Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in TTSH Emergency Department
National Healthcare Innovation & Productivity Medals 2024 - Best Practice Medal (Care Redesign)
4 July 2024
Musculoskeletal (MSK) cases are often seen in TTSH’s Emergency Department (ED), contributing to increased patient load and long waiting times, and delayed access to physiotherapy. To address this issue, a ground-breaking MSK care model was introduced in 2022. This innovative approach enabled specially trained Advanced Practice Physiotherapists to intervene immediately after nursing triage in ED, thus allowing patients to receive timely physiotherapy care.
“With the upskilling of Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, patients can receive timely physiotherapy care in Emergency Department which results in better clinical outcomes and less wait times and throughput time.” Ms Ngo Xueting, Principal Physiotherapist