Transformation Directorate

Primary and community long-term condition management

Support for health professionals managing patients in primary care and the community

Case studies

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioner services in primary care

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioner services in primary care

Musculoskeletal first contact practitioners are increasing the skill mix, capability and capacity of primary care, whilst providing timely, effective musculoskeletal care.
Using technology to offer remote consultations to patients

Using technology to offer remote consultations to patients

East Lancashire Therapies Directorate uses video consultation and text messaging software to maintain service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Using text messages to communicate with patients in a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19

A retrospective review of text message communication for a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19.
Person sat on leather sofa clutching knee

Rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery using remote monitoring and wearable technology

Using wearable technology to optimise patients for surgery and help recovery after joint replacement.
Person sat on a chair having a video call with a healthcare professional

Reducing inpatient bed days by moving pre and postoperative orthopaedic care to the home

Transforming orthopaedic postoperative care through remote patient monitoring.
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Remote pain management programme for persistent musculoskeletal pain

A remote pain management programme after referral from a chronic pain, rheumatology, or surgical clinic.
App-supported care for Long Covid patients, optimising health care access

App-supported care for Long Covid patients, optimising health care access

App utilisation to support Long Covid patients and re-shape the relationship between patients and health care providers
Using Artificial Intelligence enabled technology to telephone patients on the elective care waiting list

Using Artificial Intelligence enabled technology to telephone patients on the elective care waiting list

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust implemented an AI solution to improve communications and reduce the number of patients on the waiting list

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Primary and community musculoskeletal adult services restoration principles

NHS England (NHSE) outline key principles to inform the restoration of primary and community musculoskeletal (MSK) services both within the context of the Third Phase NHS response to the Coronavirus pandemic and reflecting the ambitions of the Long Term Plan. The document is available in the musculoskeletal section of the Elective Care Community of Practice website. You can view the restoration principles by joining the community (account required).

Overview of South East London remote monitoring service

In this video, rheumatology services across South East London talk about how they have come together to design and implement a remote monitoring service to support patients monitor their rheumatoid arthritis at home


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These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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