Presentation Description
Institution: Sunshine Coast University Hospital - QLD, Australia
Purpose
Diabetic foot disease is a leading cause of preventable hospitalisation in Australia, placing significant strain on the healthcare system. While many hospitals offer multidisciplinary high-risk foot services (HRFS), access to timely minor surgical interventions remains a challenge. The Sunshine Coast University Hospital HRFS has established an innovative outpatient Minor Operations and Procedures Service (MOPS). The clinic has bridged the divide between outpatient care and surgery, embedding the multidisciplinary team with surgeons, nursing and podiatry across the continuum of care (1).
Methodology
This study outlines the development and implementation of the MOPS clinic. Quantitative data has been collected and reports on the numbers and different types of cases undertaken, as well as initial Patient Reported Outcome Measures.
Results
Early clinical feedback suggests the clinic is achieving its intended goals. The service has been able perform minor amputations, tenotomies and debridement. From the responses available, 90% of patients felt the podiatry presence contributed to better health outcomes, with 97% patients reporting safe care. 100% of patients thus far responded they would feel comfortable with further procedures in MOPS. MOPS has also improved efficiency by reducing reliance on operating theatres and enabling timely interventions.
Conclusion
MOPS represents a novel and scalable model for addressing access challenges in high-risk foot care. Its strength lies in the integration of the multidisciplinary team at every stage of the patient journey. This approach bridges the traditional disconnect between multidisciplinary high-risk foot care and surgical management, and reflects how surgeons, nurses and podiatrists can work together to support services for high-risk patients.
Lazzarini PA, et al. (2018). Diabetes-related lower-extremity complications are a leading cause of the global burden of disability. Diabetic Medicine
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Dr Maarisha Kumar - , Dr Vivienne Moult - , Dr Amanda Shepherd - , Dr Samuel Lindsay - , Ms Helen Sheahan - , Ms Kathryn Mcentegart -

