This section details some information about the Prosthetic, Orthotic and Limb Absence Rehabilitation (POLAR) Programme which relates to how we measure the activity; effectiveness; efficiency of, and access to the Programme.
In 2024 a total of 141 persons were discharged from the POLAR Programme.
88 patients were discharged from the Inpatient Programme. 83 patients (94%) were discharged following a full Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Programme (CIIRP); 5 patients (6%) were discharged following a short admission for many reasons including short review or assessment.
53 patients were discharged from the Outpatient Day Programme; 44 patients (83%) were discharged following a full a full Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Rehabilitation Programme (CIORP) and 9 patients, 17% were admitted for a short review or assessment.
The NRH has committed to a programme of continual review of its service delivery. Following on from reviews, it implements various improvement plans. the areas considered were:
Average Waiting Time for Admission
In 2024, the average waiting time for admission to the Inpatient POLAR Programme was 57 days. The average waiting time for admission to the Day Programme was 28 days. In some cases, patients experience a longer waiting time as they await sanction (approval for funding) for their prosthesis.
Average Length of Stay
In 2024, the average length of stay for patients in the POLAR Inpatient Programme was 52 days, and POLAR Day Programme.