Walking in the Ward with a Star
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Increase the ambulation rate and establish cultural and process changes for mobilizing patients in the ward. Improved patient mobility reduces complications, length of stay, and reliance on diapers while increasing satisfaction.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Length Of Stay, Safe Care, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
Increase the ambulation rate and establish cultural and process changes for mobilizing patients in the ward.
Background
Immobility causes functional decline, infections, and prolonged stays. Ambulation culture and tools in the ward were lacking.
Methods
Implemented staff training, walking aids, patient-level communication tools, and caregiver training for mobility support.
Results
Ambulation rate increased to 91% (target: 80%); reduced toileting aid dependency from 100% to 3%; enhanced staff confidence.
Conclusion
Improved patient mobility reduces complications, length of stay, and reliance on diapers while increasing satisfaction.
Lessons Learnt
Staff training, structured workflows, and tools create a sustainable culture for mobilization, improving outcomes.
Additional Information
Expanded project to multiple wards; recognized for its functional and financial impact.
Keywords
Mobility, Physiotherapy, Walking Aids, ESTHER Intervention, Patient Safety, SGH
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Wong Lok Lin Amber |
Project Member(s) | Low Weng Harng |
Connect with this contributor!
Amber Wong - wong.lok.lin@sgh.com.sg
Project Attachment
469_SGH_NHIP_2021_Walking_in_the_ward_with_a_Star_COMBINED.pdf