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Case example of Multidisciplinary Podiatry/Physiotherapy Paediat
ric Clinic
By: Annabeli5 Date: May 14, 2015, 4:40 am
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In 2007, as a response to many cross service referrals, a need
for integrated working for the holistic benefit of the
vulnerable children in Stockport and to reduce the paediatric
physiotherapy waiting list, Stockport PCT piloted a joint
podiatry and physiotherapy clinic.
Implementation
• This change in service delivery needs to be implemented and
led at a strategic level involving managers of podiatry and
physiotherapy services
• Two sessions per week respectively of a physiotherapist’s time
and a podiatrist’s time were focussed on this new service
provision • Patients who were selected were the ones in greatest
clinical need and who would benefit from joint and
holistic assessment
• Discussions were also held with referrers such as GPs,
consultants, health visitors, CNAs, and colleagues to establish
two way pathways to enable referrals to and from the service
when necessary
• Improved liaison with diagnostic services such as imaging
established a seamless service for diagnostic tests.
Outcomes
• An audit of 110 random case notes was carried out between
October and December 2009 approximately 50% of the Footsteps
caseload. The audit included the presenting symptoms, whether it
was resolved by the intervention and the intervention given. The
following illustrates the results
• Won Stockport PCT innovation award for service 2009
• Reduction in paediatric physiotherapy waiting list from two
years to six weeks
• Reduction in the number of appointments for patients who are
already attending many such appointments from multiple services
• Increase in skills for both podiatrist and physiotherapist
from learning outcomes whilst working jointly which cascades to
departmental staff
• A resource for student placement and colleague shadowing.
Cost Benefit
• There were no direct cost savings but a more efficient
use of funding resulted in in improved outcomes for the patients
• A significant saving to patients was experienced as
they attended far fewer appointments which resulted in lower
personal cost and less inconvenience.
For details contact Simon Jones, Podiatrist
[email]simon.Jones@nhsstockport.nhs.uk[/email]
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Re: Case example of Multidisciplinary Podiatry/Physiotherapy Pae
diatric Clinic
By: admini5 Date: May 14, 2015, 4:43 am
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Can you also include the reference to the study. Thank you
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Re: Case example of Multidisciplinary Podiatry/Physiotherapy Pae
diatric Clinic
By: Annabeli5 Date: May 14, 2015, 4:49 am
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For more information on NMP prescribing, go to :
HTML http://www.scpod.org/easysiteweb/getresource.axd?assetid=26369&type=0&servicetype=1
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