BBC explores Active Back Programme
An RNOH programme, which aims to empower people with chronic back pain, will be the focus of BBC Radio 4's Case Notes.
The two-year multidisciplinary Active Back Programme aims to treat patients with severe and resistant chronic back pain who have not responded to treatment.
It moves away from seeking a medical cure or reduction in pain intensity, focusing instead on self-management through education sessions, tailored exercises, psychological support and practical coping and problem-solving strategies.
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Patients will experience the royal treatment
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital opened its new, state-of-the-art central London Outpatient Assessment Centre on 14 December 2009.
The £5 million centre, located at 45 Bolsover Street, W1, stretches over three floors and will offer modern healthcare facilities, including imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), orthotics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pre-operative assessment and plaster.
Research & Development
Introduction & Mission Statement
The Trust aims to enhance its contribution to both the NHS and the national and international development of neuro-musculoskeletal services by providing and integrating the very best research, teaching and patient-focused care.
This places research at the heart of the purpose of the RNOH as a specialist centre within the NHS. Its key role in contributing towards the nation's health needs is to provide the environment that enables the study of locomotion system disorders to take place within a clinical setting. By making the research pertinent to meeting patients' problems, we will continue to improve standards of patient care and clinical practice. In addition, relevant research is considered the best form of postgraduate education and leads to increased professional satisfaction.
RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both in the UK and world-wide. We provide a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal healthcare, ranging from acute spinal injuries to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic back sufferers. This broad range of neuro-musculoskeletal services is unique within the NHS.
RNOH also plays a major role in teaching. Over 20% of all UK orthopaedic surgeons receive training at the RNOH. Our patients benefit from a team of highly specialised consultants, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
Our clinical effectiveness is enhanced by our working in partnership with University College London and in particular UCL’s Institute of Orthopaedic and Musculo-skeletal Science which is based on the Stanmore campus. The IOMS, together with the RNOH, has a long track record of innovative research leading to new devices and treatments for some of the most complex orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
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