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Collaboration between a tertiary pain centre and community teams during the pandemic
J M George1, Y Xu2, B J Nursa'adah3
1Senior Consultant, Department of Pain Medicine and Division of Anaesthesiology, Singapore General Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital, Singhealth.
Abstract:
People with chronic pain faced potential treatment disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, as the focus of healthcare shifted. A model of rapid integration of a pain centre with community healthcare teams was implemented to care for vulnerable older patients with chronic pain and multiple comorbidities. Telemedicine and home visits by community nurses were used, with risk-mitigation measures, ensuring comprehensive assessment and treatment compliance. Medications from pain physicians were delivered at home through a hospital pharmacy. A secure national electronic health records system used by all teams ensured seamless access and documentation. Potential emergency department visits, admissions and delayed discharges were thus avoided. Integration of community teams with chronic pain management services can be recommended to ensure pandemic preparedness.
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