Bristol Bones and Joints HIT (Co-directors: Prof Sarah Hewlett, Dr Emma Clark & Prof Ashley Blom) #BHPhitconf
Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, UWE ESCAPE Pain: An exercise and self-management intervention for Osteoarthritis Dr Nicola Walsh Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, UWE #BHPhitconf
What is ESCAPE? 10-12 x1 hour group sessions of exercise and SMI Facilitated by a Physiotherapist Located in Primary care/Community settings #BHPhitconf
What is the Evidence? RCT (n=422) increased clinical and cost-effectiveness 2½y post-intervention compared to GP Care RCT (n=64) more cost-effective than ‘standard’ physiotherapy over 1 year Treatment costs = £64pp v £130pp (-£66) Healthcare utilisation costs = £320pp v £583pp (-£263) #BHPhitconf
Assisting Implementation QIPP approval Website www.escape-pain.org containing all free delivery materials NICE OA Guidelines 2014 AHSN adoption (SE London and West of England) RSPH Health & Wellbeing Award 2015 BSR Best Practice Award 2016 #BHPhitconf
Where has it been implemented? #BHPhitconf
What now? WEAHSN/Pfizer to assist local ‘roll-out’ Exercise Instructor facilitated ESCAPE for employees (SL) Hong Kong Feasibility_ #BHPhitconf
Thank-you nicola.walsh@uwe.ac.uk 0117 328 8801 #BHPhitconf