Improving Patient Care Using Off-the-Shelf Devices - Foot Inserts
Channel: Isle of Wight NHS
Date: 2012-12-07

This film was created for the INPS Vision sponsored 'Improving Patient Access' category of the 2012 Isle of Wight NHS Awards held in November 2012.   The Podiatry Biomechanics Team's work involves diagnosing and alleviating musculoskeletal problems caused by poor foot mechanics, with the use of insole orthoses. The aim of the project was to improve patient care by using the improved range of off the shelf devices and adapting them in our new dedicated workshop. About 95% of patients now leave their first consultation with an orthosis and so start benefitting from treatment immediately. More patients can be treated for the same financial outlay; this is more convenient for patients as they are seen closer to home; travel time and time off work is reduced; and the number of appointments that the patient needs to attend is reduced.  For more information visit www.iow.nhs.uk/awards.