A physiotherapy-inspired computer gaming project for people with cystic fibrosis was chosen out of about 200 entries as the winner of the AbilityNet Tech4Good digital health award.
Glasgow Caledonian University to trial care home incontinence treatment
A physiotherapist from Glasgow Caledonian University is to investigate the effectiveness of delivering mild electrical stimulation to the leg to reduce incontinence in care homes.
CSP members were on hand to raise the profile of physiotherapy with local decision makers at the mayor’s Newham show in East Ham, east London, on 8-9 July.
e-referrals have halved DNAs, says NHS digital chief
Electronic referrals have reduced the number of missed appointments or DNAs (did not attends) in England’s NHS by 50 per cent, the King’s Fund Digital Health and Care Congress 2017 heard.
Cheshire e-care record increases physio efficiency
The number of physiotherapy appointments for orthopaedic patients went down from an average of six to five after physiotherapists used Cheshire’s electronic care record.
Birmingham Children’s Hospital physio wins international award
Birmingham Children’s Hospital principal transplantation physiotherapist Jemma Mears flew out to New York to receive an outstanding achievement award from the International Rehabilitation and Transplant Association.
