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P.069 Development of a streamlined multi-disciplinary care pathway for compression neuropathies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2024

KM Chapman
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
S Bristol
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
D Tang
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
M Berger
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
L Bao
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)*
S Khayambashi
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
A Carr
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
B Little
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
B Portner
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
M Kula
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
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Abstract

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Background: Care for patients with compression neuropathies (carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy) is often fragmented, uncoordinated, and slow. Patients go through multiple steps (neurology consultation, nerve testing, ultrasound, splints, injection, surgical opinion, surgery) with waits between each step. We used a Value-Based Health Care (VBHC) model to develop a multidisciplinary clinic with a novel care pathway. Methods: A Shared Care initiative supported the development of an Integrated Practice Unit (IPU). Key multidisciplinary team members were identified. Participants attended a curated three part VBHC workshop. Process mapping enabled identification of efficiencies. Results: 14 team members participated in the workshops. Condition specific outcome measures were identified (Boston CTS measure, 10-point touch, MRC strength and pain scale) and will be collected longitudinally. Criteria and clinical pathways were developed for mild, moderate, and severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Resource materials for patients and providers were developed. Conclusions: A VBHC framework supported development of a novel clinic for compression neuropathy. Responsibility for the full cycle of care rests with the IPU. Systematically tracking functional outcome measures enables quality improvement. By streamlining the patient journey and substantially reducing wait times between steps, the new care pathway reduces complexity and improve outcomes. Evaluation of impact if this new clinical model is ongoing.

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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation