Colorectal Cancer

Supporting colorectal surgery patients on a virtual ward

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Colorectal patients can benefit by being on a virtual ward post-surgery and recover at home. Remote monitoring helps to pick up any issues early and avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions.

NHS Foundation Partnership

NHS Foundation Partnership

50%

Reduction in re-admissions for COVID-19 patients discharged with Clinitouch

£2,213

Cost of an avoided admission

94%

Of patients felt more confident to self-manage

NHSX (2022)

Ghosh, S. et al. (2016)

Ghosh S, O’Kelly N, Roberts EJ et al. (2016)

Closely monitor colorectal patients and help them on their post-surgery recovery

Proactively look for signs of any deterioration including reduction in fluid intake, issues with Stoma bag, wound discharge and pain. Check on vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and oxygen saturation. Have the information you need to provide the appropriate post-surgery care.

Proactively look for signs of any deterioration including reduction in fluid intake, issues with Stoma bag, wound discharge and pain. Check on vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and oxygen saturation. Have the information you need to provide the appropriate post-surgery care.

Closely monitor colorectal patients and help them on their post-surgery recovery

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Virtual ward reduces re-admissions for post colorectal resection patients

Patient Stories

Clinician Story

“A virtual ward can make a real difference when supporting patients with colorectal cancer. It gives patients reassurance that we are keeping a close eye on them throughout their journey from pre-op to recovery.”

Baljit Singh, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Colorectal virtual ward helps post colorectal resection patients and reduces re-admissions

Find out how this innovative live pathway helps patients avoid complications and unnecessary hospital admissions in their first 30 days post-surgery.

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