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- Talk
- 11/03/2021
- UK
BOFAS JLA Foot & Ankle Surgery Priority Setting Partnership
Description
In this engaging presentation, Jitendra Mangwani, a consultant for an ankle surgeon at the University Hospital of Leicester and project lead for the BOFAS JLA Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), outlines the progress and significance of a collaborative research initiative focused on foot and ankle conditions. He begins by thanking the audience for their opportunity to provide an update on the project initiated in late 2019. Mangwani explains the James Lind Alliance (JLA) process, which emphasizes the importance of prioritizing research based on the voices of patients, carers, and clinicians.
The presentation emphasizes the challenges posed by various foot and ankle conditions, particularly the need for high-quality evidence to inform clinical practice. Mangwani details the specific focus of the PSP, which includes surgical treatments, injections, and post-rehabilitation care, while acknowledging certain exclusions due to the targeted nature of the project. He shares the results of their initial survey conducted in late 2019, which solicited uncertainties from a diverse group of respondents.
Acknowledging the impact of COVID-19 on elective surgeries and patient participation, Mangwani outlines their efforts to gather more responses and synthesizes research questions into a manageable list for further evaluation. He discusses the steps taken to categorize and validate these questions against published evidence, revealing a significant evidence gap for many of the identified queries.
The presentation concludes with a call to action for increased participation from patients and carers as the final survey remains open until May. Mangwani and his team are prepared to synthesize findings into a prioritized list of research questions, culminating in a workshop to finalize the top 10 priorities. The ultimate goal is to disseminate these priorities to researchers and funding bodies, advancing knowledge and research in the field.
Overall, Jitendra Mangwani portrays a confident outlook despite challenges, showcasing a committed steering group and the efficient management of resources to ensure the project remains within budget and on track for completion by summer 2021. The audience is encouraged to engage with the process, contributing to meaningful advancements in understanding and treating foot and ankle conditions.