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- Talk
- 21/09/2022
- UK
Where We Are Now With Data and Feedback From BODS
Description
The VTT describes a presentation given by Bibhas Roy, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Manchester, during a BODS (British Orthopaedic Directors Society) meeting. The session opens with an introduction by Alan Middleton and transitions into Roy's analysis of survey findings related to NHS activity, particularly in orthopaedics.
Roy remarks on survey fatigue among respondents, referring to fluctuating participation levels over the years, and emphasizes the importance of understanding clinical activity alongside increasing waiting lists. He notes that while overall NHS activity levels may seem stable, data reflects concerning trends in joint replacement surgeries since 2020, including a significant drop in activity compared to previous years before a slow recovery.
The presentation includes detailed analysis of clinical directors' perceptions of their performance, with a noted improvement in day cases and joint replacements. However, despite a majority stating they could achieve higher percentages, few reported exceeding their usual capacity. To investigate reasons for underperformance, Roy presents a complex graph ranking the obstacles faced by the clinical staff, with a recurring theme of staffing issues—specifically, theatre and anaesthetic staff shortages—as the main barriers.
The discussion extends to personal hurdles affecting staff efficiency, such as pension and remuneration concerns, while highlighting minimal engagement in decision-making processes regarding new clinical estate developments. The presentation concludes with a note of optimism, indicating that a significant portion of new estate developments is earmarked for orthopaedics, indicating potential growth in that field.