Walk In, Walk Out: MOOB (Mobilisation Out Of Bed)
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
Improve the percentage of spinal cord injured patients mobilized out of bed for leisure activities to 70%. The MOOB program improved patient mobility and has been expanded to other pre-op wards in Woodlands Health.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Job Redesign, Upskilling
About this Content
Aims
Improve the percentage of spinal cord injured patients mobilized out of bed for leisure activities to 70%.
Background
Spinal cord injury patients were spending excessive time in bed, increasing the risk of complications like muscle wasting and functional decline.
Methods
Developed a workflow for assessing and mobilizing patients based on their mobility level and independence, using tools like the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT).
Results
Increased mobilization from 51% to 98%, improving patient functionality and reducing hospital complications.
Conclusion
The MOOB program improved patient mobility and has been expanded to other pre-op wards in Woodlands Health.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary teamwork and consistent training were key to the success of the program.
Additional Information
The project is now scaling across other wards at Woodlands Health and aims to incorporate patient mobility status into routine care.
Keywords
Spinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation, Mobilization, Functional Decline, Healthcare Workflow
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Woodlands Health |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Jayachandran Balachandran |
Project Member(s) | Eswari Subramaniam |
Connect with this contributor!
Jayachandran Balachandran - balachandran_jayachandran@whc.sg
Project Attachment
C_424_WH_NHIP_2022_Walk_In_Walk_Out_MOOB_Mobilisation_Out_Of_Bed.pdf