Type of publication:
Journal article
Author(s):
*Hamer, Chelsea
Citation:
OTnews, March 2025, p. 48-50
Abstract:
Last year, Chelsea Hamer completed a leadership placement which saw her focus on upskilling staff and introducing splinting within an inpatient occupational therapy service for neurological patients. Here she shares the outcomes.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Chelsea Hamer
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, July 2024
Abstract:
Increase the number of patients who have early management splinting intervention by 45%, by 2nd September 2024. Evidenced through caseload audit.
Type of publication:
Service improvement case study
Author(s):
*Rebecca Martin (Therapy Operational Manager for Inpatient Therapies PRH, ESD and Head of Occupational Therapy), *Dr Emma Corbett (Consultant in Palliative Medicine)/ *Ruth Walker (Macmillan Palliative Care Cancer Nurse Specialist)/ *Rachael Roebuck and *Jennifer Russell (Discharge Liaison Nurse)/ *Kate Robinson and *Jane Carter (Occupational Therapist)/ *Alison Jones (Nurse Specialist Palliative Care)
Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, January 2023
Abstract:
Opportunities for improvement were identified in the Fast Track patient pathway (patients with a life expectancy of 3 months or less). A pilot was carried out to understand if the availability of a dedicated EoLC Occupational Therapist improved patient discharge.
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