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Paediatric Insulin Pump Project Improving Patient Engagement

Paediatric Insulin Pump Project Improving Patient Engagement. Insulin pumps. Small pager like device administering continuous flow of insulin, replaces need for daily injections. How do pumps improve patient experience?. Reduce the risk and severity of hypoglycaemia

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Paediatric Insulin Pump Project Improving Patient Engagement

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  1. Paediatric Insulin Pump Project Improving Patient Engagement

  2. Insulin pumps Small pager like device administering continuous flow of insulin, replaces need for daily injections

  3. How do pumps improve patient experience? Reduce the risk and severity of hypoglycaemia Reduce the likelihood of admission for DKA Improve overall quality of life

  4. but…. transition onto pumps is a difficult time for families

  5. What’s happening in… 20% paediatric caseload on pumps Number increasing as NICE criteria met Clinical support provided - but more required Award for project to enhance patient engagement

  6. The Project – Phase 1 • Developing an insulin pump policy: • Referral pathway • Education & support • Complications • Maintenance

  7. The Project – Phase 2 • Concern around conflicting advice • MDT developed food diary & reference tables • Standardised information across departments

  8. The Project – Phase 3 • Launch event: • Enthusiasm for support group • Activities • Positive feedback • Some verygood art work!

  9. Project outcomes

  10. Learning & Challenges Learning: Don’t underestimate the children! Tapping into other services: Arts for Health, PPE, NIII. Allow a project to grow Challenges: Capturing improvement Maintaining momentum Evening commitment

  11. Where next for the project? Raise profile Family education sessions Fund raising opportunities Maintain information feedback loop Group to become self supporting

  12. Thank you for listening, any questions?

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