P002 Implementation of a new digital exercise tool in axial spondyloarthritis and a musculoskeletal therapy outpatient department: a service evaluation

Abstract Background/Aims National and international recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis state importance providing exercise advice. Furthermore, NHS digital plan highlights need virtual consultations, which was supported by patients’ preferences in our Trust. With a focus on self-management conjunction with ‘Aspiring to Excellence' programme, we explored optimal way digitally communicating exercises patients. Methods In July 2020, partly response reduction face-to-face appointments due infection risk, Physiotec (an online platform allows creation personalised web-based programmes) introduced into rheumatology therapy outpatient departments. Between September 2021, paper surveys were sent patients staff, discover views patient staff users this programme. Results Data analysed between 2020 2021. 41 therapists had used Physiotec, maximum 28 at any one time. 21/28 logged previous 30 days. 3245 programmes been created total 2553 Ratio patient: therapist ranged from 0 217; mean 58; median 40. Patient comments about included: “absolutely first class”; “easy understand”; “tailored individual needs”; access”; “environmentally friendly” “a great prompt”. They liked being able see their action through videos. (n = 68) revealed that equally across all mediums consultation: face-to-face, video telephone. 53% given information format, compared 1% 2019. 65% requested they would like be provided 36% 2019, 32% specifically requesting an app such as Physiotec. All 24) agreed or strongly should continue gave it 4.5/5 star rating. Remarks “quick easy use”; “good variety exercises”; “helpful new devising treatment plans”. found have superior features previously tools that, helpfully, copies could printed. Negative included certain not listed “technology issues”. Conclusion is highly valued tool amongst therapists, supporting self-management. Some still prefer handouts, possible choice remains heart how deliver services. As technology fast-developing area, will re-evaluated 2 years’ time decide if meets needs Disclosure J. Tomkins: Grants/research support; funded Novartis UCB, work D. Wallis: