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23. JointCare goes from strength
JOINTCARE GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
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At the heart of the JointCare programme is patient education which helps people prepare for their procedure and rehabilitation. hours after their surgery as the evidence suggests this aids recovery. The service is helping many hip and knee replacement patients to get home just 24 – 48 hours after their operation. It brings together an experienced and highly skilled team. The goal with JointCare is to provide seamless, efficient care and have patients healthy and doing the things
JointCare, a modern and innovative
hip and knee replacement service for NHS patients, was developed at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and, based on the latest evidence and care from around the world, it is setting new standards for NHS hip and knee replacement surgery in England.
. Patients work with physiotherapists just
they enjoy as quickly as possible. The ROH have designed this specific and tailored service to care for knee and hip replacement patients. There are no hospital gowns and long hours in bed; Jointcare is about wellness and recovery.
Patients receive incredible care and recover in an environment which encourages you to move and improve.
They receive information before and after their procedure so that they are empowered to help themselves.
They also take part in group physiotherapy sessions and their family and friends have a role in supporting them during their stay.
The ROH is the only hospital in the UK where JointCare is available.
introduce the JointCare programme, said : Patient feedback for JointCare has been excellent and the service has been bolstered by recent events organised by the Trust where patients and their families were invited to catch up and share their experiences.
In addition to positive feedback from patients, JointCare has now been recognised by the Forward Healthcare Awards, who awarded the programme the Acute or Specialist Services Redesign award earlier this year.
The win came just weeks after the hospital was nominated for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2019, the most coveted accolade in UK healthcare.
JointCare Project Manager Alicia Stanton
“The JointCare team is thrilled with the positive feedback the programme continues to receive.
Improving the quality of care for orthopaedic patients drives everything we do, and to be recognised in this way is a real boost for the whole team.
We hope to build on the fantastic work JointCare has already achieved and continue to improve outcomes for our patients.”
Mr Andrew Pearson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who helped to says:
“We saw an opportunity to take all of the good things we already do at the Royal Orthopaedic and make them even better.
Patients can expect high quality clinical care in a dynamic environment focussed on movement and recovery.
The JointCare hip and knee replacement pathway is an excellent choice for patients who want to reduce pain and restore independence.”
You can get more information on JointCare by visiting our website at:
www.roh.nhs.uk/our-services/joint-care
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