FOI_7565

Internal Reference Number: FOI_7565

Date Request Received: 21/11/2023 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 11/12/2023 00:00:00

This response was sent via: By Email

Request Summary: digital tools to support patients’ self-management

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: Are you currently using any digital tools to support patients’ self-management in MSK (Musculoskeletal)

Answer To Question 1: No response to query around MSK sent 1.12.2023. MSK is an umbrella term that covers multiple conditions in several departments – e.g. joints, bones, muscles, autoimmune, spinal, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, orthotics… the list goes on. Without further clarity on the departments requested we are unable to respond to this part of the FOI. MSK is not a term used here at Salisbury Foundation Trust.

Question Number 2: Are you currently using any digital tools to support patients’ self-management in Women’s Pelvic Health

Answer To Question 2: Yes

Question Number 3: If yes, which digital tools are you using for both?

Answer To Question 3: We have set up the BSW Pelvic Health website. https://bswtogether.org.uk/maternity/pelvic-health/ Included on the webpage is links to digital tools such as the squeezy app, POGP website , Myhealth London videos etc. There are useful leaflets and videos on self-management.

Question Number 4: If not, do you have plans in the future to use digital tools for MSK and Women’s Pelvic Health?

Answer To Question 4: N/A

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