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- 21/09/2021
- UK
Welcome and Introduction to the NJR Session and Launch of NJR Annual Report: What's New? The Benefits the NJR Provides to the Orthopaedic Sector
Description
The transcript captures a comprehensive introduction and overview of a medical conference discussion led by TIMOTHY WILTON. The session is structured into three main sections: a welcome and introduction, a discussion on COVID-19's impact on patients, and a question and answer segment. Dr. Wilton emphasizes the shifts in medical practice and research stemming from the pandemic, highlighting how these changes affect patient care.
The conference features contributions from patient representatives and recognizes the work of past chair, Laurel Powers-Freeling. Key topics include advancements in infection research, new data services named NJR Connect, and the redesign of associated websites and reports to improve accessibility and user interaction.
Wilton also details the difficulties encountered due to technology changes, such as new login requirements to protect patient confidentiality, and notes the latest annual clinical reports, which are noted to be thicker and more detailed than in previous years. The discussions incorporate both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, focusing on trends in hip, knee, and ankle surgeries, including the performance of various implants.
The session concludes with a segue to a presentation by MIKE REED, who discusses additional findings in the annual report and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on joint replacements. Wilton wraps up by introducing upcoming speakers who will delve into how COVID has reshaped surgical practices.