Innovative occupational therapy team is highly commended in 2021 ’ s HSJ Awards
We believe the Phoenix Upper Limb Studio really holds the value of the HSJ Awards – in terms of sharing best practice , improving patient outcomes , and demonstrating innovation – at the centre of what they do .”
Phoenix Upper Limb Studio at the National Spinal Injuries Centre , Stoke Mandeville Hospital , has been highly commended in the Acute Sector Innovation of the Year category at HSJ Awards 2021 .
Standing out in a very impressive seven-strong shortlist , the Phoenix Upper Limb Studio was highly commended due to its focus on excellence , conscientious hard work and the demonstrable positive impact that its project has within the health and social care sectors .
The inspiring initiative , which has been running for seven months , provides one-to-one and group therapy for spinal cord injured patients , using a range of carefully selected rehabilitation technology in a designated purpose-built environment .
This intervention is carried out by occupational therapists specifically trained in the principles of Activity Based
Above : The team at the awards ceremony in November 2021
Restorative Therapy , which is an important and growing area of spinal cord injury research .
It involves the use of specialist equipment to facilitate repetitive movement in order to achieve goal-based functional activity , improve patient outcomes and impact on higher levels of independence following spinal cord injury through the use of a complete technology solution for the upper limb .
Ruth Peachment , occupational therapy clinical specialist at the centre said : ‘ We are so proud to have been recognised by the HSJ Awards and highlighted as highly commended in the Acute Sector Innovation of the Year category .
‘ The recognition of this calibre means a huge amount to everyone involved in this project . We are very confident that the impact of being highly commended at the HSJ Awards will help us to continually develop and build upon a really positive and enduring legacy when we look to the future .
‘ Being among a remarkable cohort of nominees was a brilliant experience , and we are certain that this commendation will bolster our efforts moving forward and will motivate the team further in continually developing and improving our services .’
With over 1,000 entries and 23 categories , the HSJ Awards draw attention to the ‘ highflyers ’ of healthcare excellence in both the NHS and its partners who strive to improve outcomes and services for both patients and staff alike .
HSJ editor Alastair McLellan offered his congratulations to the occupational therapy team that runs the Phoenix Upper Limb Studio , adding : ‘ It is always inspirational to see projects adapting , developing and improving their services to provide innovative , effective treatments for patients across the country .
‘ We believe the Phoenix Upper Limb Studio really holds the value of the HSJ Awards – in terms of sharing best practice , improving patient outcomes , and demonstrating innovation – at the centre of what they do .’
10 OTnews January 2022