Want to find out more about successful implementation of MDTs? Together with @SCIE_socialcare and the University of Birmingham we are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 8 March.
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Today, the #ImprovementAnalytics Unit @HealthFdn publishes a briefing summarising some of the evidence on multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and consider what this means for implementation: https://t.co/hiuK4MEuhH
This thread shares a little more about what we found 1/5
To realise the potential of MDTs, local implementation needs to be carefully planned and supported by ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The briefing gives more details but in summary we make four recommendations.
Download the briefing: https://t.co/hiuK4MEuhH 4/5
New analyses from #ImprovementAnalytics Unit indicate that #IntegratedCare programmes do not decrease emergency hospital use in the short term but *may* be able to reduce some aspects of emergency hospital care over 3-6 years. https://t.co/xFmSSXKz9f Our 4 key learnings: (1/6)
NEW LONG READ: We highlight four key learnings for the implementation of #IntegratedCareSystems
First, policymakers and ICS leaders need to set realistic expectations in terms of what ICS can achieve at least in the short term.
Read the further three ⤵️
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Are you at #KFcarehomes today?
Don't miss @ThereseTHF's session at 11.45 on evidence-based lessons from the enhanced health in care homes models.
Read more about this work in our #ImprovementAnalytics Unit briefing: https://t.co/myPItKFO7V
The #improvementanalytics Unit published three reports today, looking at hospital use by care home residents and efforts to improve care in care homes. You can found out more on the @HealthFdn website, or read on through this thread. https://t.co/32WyUbX3tf
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Today, @BorisJohnson has said that taxes on unhealthy foods should be reviewed citing a lack of evidence. The only such UK tax is the soft drinks industry levy, or #sugartax, so please let me take you through that 'lack of evidence'.
https://t.co/YNKpCambkL
Kid just tried getting on bus with a used pass.
Driver quietly explaining without shaming that he can't let him on.
Bigger lad behind him from same school just paid his fare.
A whispered thank you.
"It don't matter" in return.
But it does.
ICYMI: @ASteventonTHF from @HealthFdn on You & Yours, talking about the need to make sure the NHS tech revolution doesn't leave anyone behind.
@NHSX @SMFthinktank
https://t.co/51T7ARVh1o
Can health service evaluations be both rapid and rigorous?
In our latest blog, Arne Wolters (@4RN3W0L73R5) reflects on his experience with the #ImprovementAnalytics Unit.
Read it now: https://t.co/BOGhjiCrXu
#rapidevaluation
Enhancing support for care home residents can result in different outcomes in residential and nursing homes.
On our blog, @ThereseTHF discusses the latest findings from the Improvement Analytics Unit.
Read it now: https://t.co/BW5amsJKBz
#ImprovementAnalytics | #FutureNHS
My team's latest paper, looking at the effect of enhanced support in residential and nursing homes, is out today in @BMJ_Qual_Saf
My key takeaway: What works in one place may not work as well in another - something we see time and time again.
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@EdwardW34568801@BMJ_Qual_Saf There was no MDT - apart from the GP, community nurses and care home staff doing ward rounds and working together. The GP would review medications.