Authors (including presenting author) :
Wong SY(1), Chan PSA(1), Au KMB(1)
Affiliation :
(1)Occupational Therapy Department, Tai Po Hospital
Introduction :
Rehabilitation activity monitoring system (RAMS) is a system developed for monitoring patients who need to participate rehabilitation activities in rehabilitation settings. It is a project developed by HAHO. The pilot use of the RAMS was carried out in Occupational Therapy Department at Tai Po Hospital.
Objectives :
To evaluate the pilot use of RAMS
Methodology :
Two questionnaires with 5-point scale (1 is strongly disagree; 5 is strongly agree) were used to evaluate the feedback from patients and staff (including therapists and supporting staff).
Result & Outcome :
38 patients were included in the survey. All patients agreed that (1) the waiting time for rehabilitation activities was reduced with RAMS; (2) the effectiveness of the treatment was improved with RAMS; (3) felt safer with RAMS as it provided monitoring of the vital signs; and (4) felt satisfactory about RAMS in general. 38 staff including therapists and supporting staff were included. Nearly half of the staff agreed that (1) the RAMS was able to monitor patients during therapy and ensured better safety; (2) the dashboard displayed clear information for them to track patient status during therapy; and (3) the RAMS was compatible to their current work flow. However, more than half of the staff reported using the RAMS was more time-consuming. The RAMS can be extended to other rehabilitation settings to enhance the safety and quality of patient services with further enhancement.
