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PROMS 2.0 in elective foot and ankle surgery early experience from University Hospital of South Manchester

K. Chirputkar, A. Bhosale, A. Pillai1

Introduction: PREMS and PROMS are part of the national initiative of the DoH. They measure quality from patient perspective and also help patient choice. We present our pioneering experience of PROMS 2.0 which is a semi automated web based system to collect and analyse outcome data in real time.

Materials and methods: Data was prospectively collected from January 2013 to June 2014. Outcome measures included EQ-5D VAS, EQ-5D Health Index, and MOxFQ, collected pre-operatively and post-operatively. Patient Personal Experience (PPE-15) was collected postoperatively. A semi-automated e mail based system - Amplitude - was used.

Results: 345 patients consented to participate.147 patients (42.6%) and 168 pathways (47%) signed up for PROMs 2.0 programme. 40 (27%) did not complete either pre-op or post op questionnaire after signing up. 30 patients (20.4%) completed pre-op and at least one post op score. 99 patients (58.9%) completed PPE questionnaire. 83% of respondents had improved or unchanged EQ-5D VAS score, and EQ-5D Health Index. MOxFQ scores showed improvement in over 80% of responses. 88% responded favourably (YES ) to PPE 15 questionnaire.

Conclusion: Our data shows an improvement in PROMS and a favourable PREMS in excess of 80% of our elective foot & ankle patients following surgery. Patient response was higher for PPE questionnaire compared to other PROMs outcomes. Methods to increase patient enrolment and to encourage higher participation are required. We feel patient education and simplification of PROMS 2.0 are the key.

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BOFAS Hosted Events

This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

Anterior ankle
Posterior ankle 
Haglund’s surgery
Sub-talar joint
Tendoscopy
Arthroscopic Ankle fusion
1st MTP joint

 

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This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

1st MTP joint
Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer
Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior
Tarsal coalition excision
Sub-talar fusion
Chopart joint fusion

 

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BOFAS Principles Course Taunton

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These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023.

Venue - Taunton (TBC)

 

 

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