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Sheffield Hallam University research helps Children's A&E plan for rise in demand

Sheffield Hallam University research helps Children's A&E plan for rise in demand
11 October 2016

Research by the University found that while the number of annual visitors to A&E is set to rise past 50,000 per year for the first time, nearly a quarter (22%) of those who arrive at the department don't need emergency care.

Working with NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), the research team from the University used computer simulation models to identify the best configuration for the Children's Hospital's A&E department.

At the moment, when patients arrive at A&E they are assessed by a triage nurse, whose job is to prioritise patients who need urgent attention, whether in quiet or peak times.

Dr Margaret Ainger, Clinical Director for Children, Young People and Maternity Portfolio at NHS Sheffield CCG, who commissioned the report, said: "Sheffield Children's Hospital is one of the leading medical facilities for children in the country and therefore we are always looking at ways of improving patient care and experience.

"The research by Sheffield Hallam University has found some interesting trends with regards to our A&E department and we will be reviewing the findings to help to further benefit our patients.

"The number of A&E arrivals is set to go beyond 50,000 next year and it is therefore vitally important that we have the best processes in place to ensure that patients are treated and assessed appropriately to put them and their families at ease.

"I found it astounding that the researchers could pick up the complex workings of the NHS and the issues involved so rapidly and identify the issues, challenges and solutions so accurately."

Professor Terrence Perera, an expert on computer simulation at Hallam University, who led the research, said: "The four researchers were all part of the Science without Borders programme from Brazil, using their skills with simulation and data analysis to look at the A&E department at the Children's Hospitals. 

"Using simulations minimises the risks involved in change management projects and gives an insight into what to expect before changes are implemented in real world. This means that the hospital can gain an idea of what effect changes will have and the best course of action to take."

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