We are listening - InS:pire Programme

Karen,

University Hospital Monklands is committed to providing safe and effective person-centred care to all of our patients, all of the time.

We often test different approaches and methods in order to improve how we achieve this.

We are currently one of four Health Boards in Scotland implementing the “InS:PIRE” (Intensive Care Syndrome: Promoting Independence and Return to Employment) rehabilitation programme.

Many patients have poor quality of life following an intensive care admission. Reduced mobility, dependence on family members and continuing health issues can lead to depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. This can impede the recovery process, increase health care costs, and cause significant burden to individuals, their caregivers and society.

InS:PIRE aims to improve the health of intensive care unit survivors and increase how in control they feel about their health and wellbeing.

This work is led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, in partnership with University of Glasgow Higher Educational Institute, NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland, Scottish Government Health and Social Care Quality Unit, and Scottish Intensive Care Society.

InS:PIRE was started in University Hospital Monklands in January 2017 by Laura Strachan, Consultant Anaesthetist and Laure O’Neil Staff Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit in Monklands.

This unique five-week recovery programme focuses on patient education, peer support and facilitating self-management. InS:PIRE was co-produced with service users and is the first intensive care rehabilitation model to include caregivers and encompass health and social support, which is key for optimal recovery. Weekly group physiotherapy and individualised sessions with health professionals aim to help patients improve their health and participation in society, including return to work.

Individualised goals help to measure improvements and help patients to make meaningful changes, which increases how in control they feel about their health and wellbeing.

Continued collaboration with patients and their caregivers, maintaining a learning approach, and demonstrating long-term benefits will be critical to the successful delivery of the project. These and other challenges, such as integrating health and social care, and ensuring that changes are tested in a local context, will be supported by the broad experience of the wide range of partner organisations involved in the project. Confidentiality is maintained for patients at all times.

Read about one person's experience of the programme here: http://https://www.careopinion.org.uk/opinions/487065

If you have an experience of University Hospital Monklands you would like to share, please speak to a member of staff, respond on Care Opinion, or visit the “Your Feedback” Section of the NHS Lanarkshire website to see the other ways to get in touch www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk

All of your feedback is listened to, shared with staff, considered and acted on.