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Somerset NHS patient independence initiatives

Overview

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is expanding a nurse-led quality improvement scheme aimed at helping patients maintain independence, dignity, and mobility during hospital stays.

Following successful trials at Crewkerne and Wincanton Community hospitals, the project reported an 88 per cent reduction in bedpan use and an 86 per cent drop in bottle use. Data indicated that seven out of ten patients improved their mobility during their stay. Inspired by the national ‘#EndPJParalysis’ campaign, the rollout will extend to Frome and West Mendip community hospitals, with long-term goals to implement the approach at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital.

Entities

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust · Wincanton Community Hospital · Musgrove Park Hospital · Tim Jobson · Tania Collin

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Somerset hospitals expand patient independence initiative

    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is expanding a patient independence initiative across its hospitals to reduce deconditioning and improve mobility by encouraging patients to remain active during hospital stays.

  2. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launches liver disease detection initiative

    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust launched an initiative to improve early detection of liver disease and metabolic health issues through expanded testing and diagnostic pathways.

Sources

burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · healthcareleadernews.com · htworld.co.uk · nursingtimes.net