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Free text helpline for private physio patients

Monday, March 5th, 2012

A private physiotherapy clinic in Greater Manchester has launched the first free text helpline for patients suffering from injuries outside of working hours.

David Roberts Physiotherapy state that the majority of sporting injuries occur during weekends,  meaning that people currently have to wait until Monday morning to seek professional advice. Long waits between experiencing the injury and commencing treatment is thought to make recovery slower and the injury more painful.

The free text helpline now gives patients instant access to a qualified physiotherapist who will be able to recommend the important steps to take before getting an appointment.

In private physiotherapy, the bulk of injuries stem from sporting activities taking place over the weekend. Physiotherapists at the clinic report a “flurry” of calls on Monday morning from individuals attempting to book initial appointments for their injuries.

Sam Byrne of David Roberts Physiotherapy, said that the action taken in the hours immediately after picking up an injury is of ultimate importance, and has a significant impact on the speed of recovery. In many cases, patients have been unable to self-treat the injury correctly to prevent further damage which can be exacerbated by long waits for an appointment.

It is hoped that the advice will also prevent the need for treatment in some circumstances, reducing the amount of unnecessary appointments and ultimately increase capacity.

Original Source Cision Wire

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Video-conferencing for COPD patients

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

A new video-conferencing trial is enabling patients in Scotland suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to take part in Physiotherapy in their own homes.

Physiotherapists lead a small group of patients via video-link, and patients can then support one another as they practice exercises at home.

Patients taking part are equipped with a specially-designed phone with a screen. They are then able to dial into a “virtual room”, where they can view the Physiotherapist and up to four other patients.

As COPD is regarded as a debilitating condition, patients may be unable to attend hospital classes and feel isolated as a result. It is hoped that the initiative will enable patients with COPD and other conditions to interact with each other socially and provide support about their condition.

The current trial has evolved from a scheme launched last year in which exercise and education classes held at Midlothian Community Hospital were transmitted live to another class at Roodlands Hospital in Haddington. The use of video technology enabled one teacher to lead groups in two locations at the same time.

Currently, the equipment used in the trial is on free loan, but the health board hope to purchase their own in the event of a full-scale rollout. The technology can also be utilised by other professions, such as enabling sleep therapy patients to hold video calls with their doctors.

Amanda Stears, service lead for East and Midlothian pulmonary rehabilitation and trial lead, reported that this approach to their work saw the team nominated for the Advancing Healthcare Awards last year. It has also recently been reported that they have been shortlisted for the awards again this year.

Original Source Scotsman

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Its flagship product, Therapy Manager, is an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system specifically designed for Therapy Services to provide decision makers with the ability to track and manage clinical activity and analyse cost of care by patient, episode or service. The system also demonstrably reduces administration time and the costs of managing Therapy Services.

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“Tele-rehabilitation” home recovery for knee replacements

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

A “tele-rehabilitation” device has been launched which allows patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery to recover at home.

The “Rehabitic” product utilises wearable wireless sensing technology for patients that would traditionally require a long stay in hospital and extensive physiotherapy sessions.

To use Rehabatic, the patient attaches devices to both sides of the affected knee in front of a touch screen PC. A software programme then guides them through a session of physiotherapy in their own home.

An onscreen avatar displays the patient’s movement in real-time, with dynamic feedback and reflection of performance. All the collected information is then sent to the clinician for either real time or offline assessment.

By reducing the amount of hospital visits required by the patient and reducing post-surgery inpatient stays, capacity is increased in physiotherapy services. Furthermore, savings can arise from a reduction in organised hospital transport, with further benefits arising from patient satisfaction.

Original Source Healthcare Global

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Pathway Software (www.pathwaysoftware.com) specialises in the design and development of patient information systems for Allied Health professionals.

Its flagship product, Therapy Manager, is an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system specifically designed for Therapy Services to provide decision makers with the ability to track and manage clinical activity and analyse cost of care by patient, episode or service. The system also demonstrably reduces administration time and the costs of managing Therapy Services.

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“Pocket Physio” app aids surgery recovery

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

An independent healthcare provider to the NHS has today launched a physiotherapy app had today targeted at patients undergoing major hip and knee surgery.

The “Pocket Physio” app created by UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH) is the first designed by an orthopaedic provider specifically to help improve patients’ recoveries.

The app is freely available in the UK for patients and anyone interested in finding out more about the physiotherapy involved in hip and knee surgery. It is available for free download to iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch platforms. Pocket Physio is additionally provided to patients on iPads at UKSH hospitals.

The apps offers quick and convenient access to reliable written and visual information for patients regarding major surgeries. UKSG assert that patients using Pocket Physio gain a better understanding of their physiotherapy exercises by seeing them demonstrated on screen.

UKSH believes that in addition to greater understanding of their surgery, patients using Pocket Physio are also more likely to complete their physiotherapy exercises.

The Dr Foster Hospital Guide states that pre-surgery education “helps relieve anxiety and increases patient understanding” which is an essential part of a rapid recovery pathway.

Original Source Hospital IT Europe

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Its flagship product, Therapy Manager, is an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system specifically designed for Therapy Services to provide decision makers with the ability to track and manage clinical activity and analyse cost of care by patient, episode or service. The system also demonstrably reduces administration time and the costs of managing Therapy Services.

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Early access Physiotherapy urged for sick workers

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

A report published today recommends the creation of a new independent assessment service (IAS) to provide assessments to individuals once they have experienced a sickness-related absence in excess of four weeks.

The IAS proposed in the report is thought to have the potential to transform the support offered to those on long-term sick leave by providing the opportunity for assessments with a suitable clinician such as a physiotherapist.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) assert that setting up the IAS could have a significant impact on ensuring that many more individuals with health conditions are returned quickly to a fit state for work, with far fewer needlessly losing work and falling into long-term benefit dependency.

Early access to physiotherapy can cut the time people take off work sick, and save companies and the state money, the CSP told the review body. Self-referral, universal access to occupational health services, and support for employees to remain in work, could all help improve occupational health.

CSP Chief Executive Phil Gray said that he hoped that the government would accept the recommendations of the review in full to enable workers to get prompt access to expert advice from a physiotherapist or an appropriate occupational health professional.

It has been reported that early access to physiotherapy has previously not been widely available, which could have negatively affected the welfare of workers. Gray states that if the government want to target and reduce sickness absence, providing the resources and funding so that physiotherapy can be made available at an early stage will be essential.

“In order to make this a reality the Department of Health and NHS commissioners need to finally make early intervention a major priority” Gray said.

It is hoped that this initiative will relieve some of the burden from disability services, as it is currently a government initiative to get 20% of people with long term health problems back in to work and off benefits.

The minister for welfare reform government will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the review’s findings and recommendations with the view to publishing a response during 2012.

Original Source CSP

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Pathway Software (www.pathwaysoftware.com) specialises in the design and development of patient information systems for Allied Health professionals.

Its flagship product, Therapy Manager, is an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system specifically designed for Therapy Services to provide decision makers with the ability to track and manage clinical activity and analyse cost of care by patient, episode or service. The system also demonstrably reduces administration time and the costs of managing Therapy Services.

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