LONDON , Aug. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgery Hero, a leading
digital health company, today announces that it has been awarded a
research grant of £700,000 from the prestigious National Institute
for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The grant will fund a landmark three-year, multi-centre,
randomised controlled trial (RCT) to rigorously assess the efficacy
of Surgery Hero, an innovative digital surgery clinic, on improving
long-term outcomes in patients undergoing elective hip or knee
replacement.
This study will provide valuable insights into the potential of
digital interventions to enhance recovery and quality of life for
patients undergoing major surgeries. The trial's findings,
anticipated Q3 2027, will contribute to the growing body of
evidence supporting digital prehabilitation and rehabilitation as
effective means of improving surgical outcomes.
Surgery Hero offers comprehensive support to individuals
preparing for and recovering from surgery, allowing them to manage
their health digitally from the comfort of their homes. The
platform combines evidence-based guidance, personalised health
coaching, and a wealth of digital resources to enhance patient
outcomes and overall experience.
"This important grant from NIHR underscores the growing
recognition of digital solutions in transforming patient care,"
said Dr Matthew Beatty, CEO of
Surgery Hero. "The trial represents a critical step in the
validation of the clinical benefits of incorporating Surgery Hero
into perioperative pathways and we believe will demonstrate its
significant value in supporting patients through complex surgical
journeys. We are committed to advancing patient care through
innovative technologies and we look forward to continuing to
support the NHS in its efforts to tackle the elective surgery
backlog."
For more information about the trial and Surgery Hero, please
contact: www.surgeryhero.com
About Surgery Hero:
Surgery Hero is a digital health company dedicated to enhancing
patient outcomes through innovative digital solutions. Our product
provides comprehensive support for patients undergoing surgery,
helping them to prepare, recover, and thrive in their surgical
journeys.
About NIHR:
The mission of the National Institute for Health and Care Research
(NIHR) is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through
research. We do this by:
- Funding high quality, timely research that benefits
the NHS, public health and social care;
- Investing in world-class expertise, facilities and a skilled
delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved
treatments and services;
- Partnering with patients, service users, carers and
communities, improving the relevance, quality and impact of our
research;
- Attracting, training and supporting the best researchers to
tackle complex health and social care challenges;
- Collaborating with other public funders, charities and
industry to help shape a cohesive and globally competitive research
system;
- Funding applied global health research and training to meet the
needs of the poorest people in low and middle income
countries.
NIHR is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. Its
work in low-and middle-income countries is principally funded
through UK international development funding from the UK
government.
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/surgery-hero-wins-prestigious-nihr-grant-to-fund-long-term-study-for-patients-undergoing-hip-and-knee-replacement-surgery-302231579.html