what happens when we get involved

Here is what the people who use Post Op say, and the research behind it. Testimonials from patients and clinicians sit alongside peer reviewed published evidence.

Voices

Patients and clinicians describe the recovery pathway from their own perspective.

Kettering General Hospital — General Surgical team

Changing the perspective

Clinicians at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust talking about how Post Op is used across their surgical service. They partner with patients to deliver great outcomes.

Patient — Orthopaedic surgery

Recovering at home, knowing they are not far from help should they need it.

Agnes describes the weeks after discharge and her experience of using the application daily: photographing the wound each day, what the daily check-ins asked, and the 'human at the end of the line' support she received despite using a digital interface. She describes perfectly how technology can be a leverage for existing teams and not a clunky replacement.

Published research

Backed by evidence and case studies.

Cost Effectiveness unlocked: Redefining clinical outcomes augmented by Post Op Digital Care Platform

Vlazaki M, et al. J of Surgery and Research 7 (2024)

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An economic evaluation of surgical departments before and after adopting Post Op. It measured the cost of avoidable GP appointments and Emergency Department attendances, avoidable deterioration of post-surgical complications, and the travel associated with follow-up.

  • Savings of over £60,000 per 100 patients
  • Fewer avoidable GP and Emergency Department visits
  • Reduced patient and hospital carbon footprint

Patients Perspective on Post Op Experience

Moore M, et al. J Surg 8: 1858

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A patient-reported study of the recovery experience on the Post Op app, covering whether patients sought care elsewhere during their recovery and how confident they felt managing it.

  • 73% said the app stopped them seeking medical care elsewhere
  • 77% felt more confident in their recovery

Patient experiences with a smartphone application dedicated to postoperative recovery for elective arthroplasty

Gomaa A, et al. J of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma 59 (2024)

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The study provides valuable insights into the impact of the Post Op smartphone application on postoperative care, acknowledging both its successes and areas for enhancement. Further research and iterative improvements are crucial for optimising patient experiences and ensuring the app aligns effectively with healthcare needs.

  • 97.6 % of respondents would recommend the app
  • On a scale of 1–6, the mean ease-of-use score was 5.31