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Evaluation of an integrated primary care-led dementia shared care program in Singapore: An effectiveness and cost-effectiveness study

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dc.contributor.authorSaxena, N.
dc.contributor.authorGeorge, P.
dc.contributor.authorTeo, K.
dc.contributor.authorTan, W.
dc.contributor.authorNg, C.
dc.contributor.authorHeng, B.
dc.contributor.authorYeo, C.
dc.contributor.authorAnthony, P.
dc.contributor.authorTan, C.
dc.contributor.authorLow, K.
dc.contributor.authorWu, V.
dc.contributor.authorAli, N.
dc.contributor.authorChong, M.
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractAim: With an aging Singapore population, there is an increasing demand for dementia care. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Primary Care Dementia Clinic (PCDC) in comparison with the Memory Clinic (MC; hospital-based) and other polyclinics. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was implemented. Effectiveness of PCDC was assessed through caregiver satisfaction, quality of life (caregiver-rated) and adverse events rates. Quality-of-Life measures using the EuroQol 5 Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D) at baseline, 6 months and 12 months was assessed. Costs were calculated from a societal perspective. The incremental cost-effectiveness of the PCDC was compared with MC and other polyclinics. Results: The present study showed that quality of life and the rate of adverse events at 12 months were similar between the three groups. Caregiver satisfaction at 12 months was higher in the PCDC group when compared with other polyclinics. There were no observed differences in societal cost between the three groups. At 6-month follow up, direct medical costs for PCDC were significantly lower that of other polyclinics. At 12-month follow up, PCDC patients had higher Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) compared with the MC group. Conclusion: PCDC provided effective care, similar to care at MC and better than care at other polyclinics. Caregiver satisfaction was higher for the PCDC group, and PCDC patients had lower direct medical costs at 6-month follow up. Given these findings, adopting a PCDC model in other polyclinics in Singapore can be beneficial for optimal right siting of patients.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityNakul Saxena, Pradeep Paul George, Kelvin WS Teo, Woan Shin Tan, Charis Ng, Bee Hoon Heng, Cindy Ying Ying Yeo, Philomena Anthony, Colin Tan, Kang Yih Low, Valerie Wu, Noorhazlina Binte Ali and Mei Sian Chong
dc.identifier.citationGeriatrics and Gerontology International, 2018; 18(3):479-486
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ggi.13196
dc.identifier.issn1444-1586
dc.identifier.issn1447-0594
dc.identifier.orcidGeorge, P. [0000-0003-4743-1425]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/123742
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.rights© 2017 Japan Geriatrics Society
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.13196
dc.subjectdementia
dc.subjectintegrated care
dc.subjectprimary care
dc.subjectprogram evaluation
dc.subjectSingapore
dc.titleEvaluation of an integrated primary care-led dementia shared care program in Singapore: An effectiveness and cost-effectiveness study
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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