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Orthopaedic staff recognised
ORTHOPAEDIC nursing staff at a London hospital have gained national recognition for patient care.
The 'Revolution' campaign at Whipps Cross University Hospital has been enhanced further by the orthopaedic unit nursing staff, who have been successful in a bid for a place on a national programme designed to further improve patient care.
The Patients First scheme provides support to clinically based nurse-led teams to help them to continue to develop, implement and evaluate locally focused innovations that improve patient care in healthcare settings.
ORTHOPAEDIC nursing staff at a London hospital have gained national recognition for patient care.
The 'Revolution' campaign at Whipps Cross University Hospital has been enhanced further by the orthopaedic unit nursing staff, who have been successful in a bid for a place on a national programme designed to further improve patient care.
The Patients First scheme provides support to clinically based nurse-led teams to help them to continue to develop, implement and evaluate locally focused innovations that improve patient care in healthcare settings.
Study looks at advanced artificial arm
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in America has unveiled a three-year study of an advanced artificial arm that easily allows those with severe limb loss to pick up a key or hold a pencil.
The research, in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), marks the first large-scale testing of the arm, which allows those who have lost a limb up to their shoulder joint to perform movements while reaching over their head, a previously impossible manoeuvre for people with a prosthetic arm.
Chief research and development officer Dr. Joel Kupersmith said: 'This arm is a high-tech example of how VA researchers are continually modernising the materials, design, and clinical use of artificial limbs to meet veterans' lifestyle and medical needs.'
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in America has unveiled a three-year study of an advanced artificial arm that easily allows those with severe limb loss to pick up a key or hold a pencil.
The research, in collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), marks the first large-scale testing of the arm, which allows those who have lost a limb up to their shoulder joint to perform movements while reaching over their head, a previously impossible manoeuvre for people with a prosthetic arm.
Chief research and development officer Dr. Joel Kupersmith said: 'This arm is a high-tech example of how VA researchers are continually modernising the materials, design, and clinical use of artificial limbs to meet veterans' lifestyle and medical needs.'
