New evaluation shows innovative patch technology can speed up clinical diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias
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We have worked with North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) to assess the benefits for patients and staff of a cardiac monitoring solution that is seen as a technological advancement from traditional electrocardiogram (ECG) Holter monitoring systems. Our evaluation of NBT’s implementation of iRhythm’s Zio device shows it has successfully improved system efficiencies by increasing the…
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Discover, develop, deploy: creating an innovation pipeline for the West of England
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As we celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS this year, our Chief Executive Natasha Swinscoe and Chair Steve West reflect on another milestone we are also marking here at the West of England AHSN. We’ve come a long way together since we were first established in 2013 as you can see from our illustrated…
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Improving maternity care – lessons from scaling up the PReCePT programme
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Enhanced quality improvement (QI) programmes may be necessary to support the adoption of best practice in maternity units with less developed integrated working practices, a new paper published in the Journal Implementation Science suggests. The research builds on ARC West’s evaluation of the AHSN Network’s national PReCePT programme, led by the West of England AHSN,…
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New frailty service in South Gloucestershire is helping patients better manage their health
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Evaluation of a new frailty pathway being piloted in South Gloucestershire shows patients feel less isolated and better able to manage their health as a result of the service. The Yate & Frampton Primary Care Network (PCN) have implemented a new frailty pathway, which better supports frail patients by considering a more holistic and person-centred…
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Anti-racist training in the Black Maternity Matters pilot shown to increase the cultural competency of maternity staff
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Evaluation of the pilot phase of Black Maternity Matters shows the project has successfully helped to increase the cultural competency of maternity staff, with the value of the education and training programme demonstrated through both participants’ feedback as well as their resulting actions. Black women* are four times more likely to die during pregnancy or…
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Launching our project to improve non-invasive ventilation
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In December 2022, 24 colleagues from six regional acute hospital trusts and the West of England AHSN came together to launch a new collaborative project focused on improving patient outcomes from non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Watch our introductory video on Vimeo: Acute NIV is an evidence based, clinically effective and lifesaving treatment used to manage patients…
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Bladder and bowel key learnings report presented at House of Commons
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An insights report published earlier this year, reflecting the lived experiences of people affected by bladder and bowel control issues, has been presented at the House of Commons this week. The Voices for Change report was the result of a partnership project between the West of England AHSN, the Bladder and Bowel Health Integration Team…
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Testing the potential of AI logistics technology to support the home care workforce
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A new evaluation programme has started in the South West to test the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) logistics technology, which aims to transform planning for providers of domiciliary social and health care and improve the working lives of their staff – and ultimately, the quality of service provided to patients in their own homes.…
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New evaluation shows quality improvement project is improving care for premature babies
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More mothers and babies born prematurely in South West England are receiving lifechanging care interventions thanks to an ambitious project designed to reduce brain injury and death in vulnerable preterm babies, according to a new evaluation. The project is also demonstrating how effective a quality improvement (QI) approach can be at improving perinatal care. Perinatal Excellence to Reduce…
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New project to explore if Advanced Practitioner roles relieve the strain on GPs
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A new £275,000 project will explore the use of non-GP health professionals in primary care to understand if they relieve the pressure on GPs and improve patient care. The project will see the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) team up with the West of England AHSN. The use…
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