Surgery Hero is a digital clinic that helps people prepare for and recover from surgery at home. They offer whole-human support before and after surgery, focusing on behavior change therapy to influence surgical outcomes. Members access personalized programs via the Surgery Hero app and are paired with expert human health coaches to turn knowledge into action.

Surgery Hero

We believe that people going through surgery deserve more. They deserve the chance to influence their own experience.

You wouldn’t run a marathon without putting in the training - surgery causes high levels of physical, mental and emotional stress and yet people are often turning up with just an overnight bag.

Research has shown that people who undertake preparation for surgery are likely to have a lower risk of surgical complications, faster recovery from surgery and a lower rate of re-admission. Sometimes, preparation for surgery can help a person avoid surgery altogether.

With that in mind, we’ve built Surgery Hero around the principles of behaviour change therapy. We offer whole-human support before and after surgery to ensure that our members have the opportunity to impact their own surgical outcomes.

🌟 Partnership Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to share the news of our new collaboration with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! 🤝

👥 Partnership Focus:
Together, we aim to provide specialised prehabilitation health coaching for individuals awaiting pelvic exenteration surgery: a major operation to remove multiple organs in the pelvis. 

💡 Why Prehabilitation?
Improved patient care and outcomes is always our key aim. Surgical prehabilitation through our programme has shown huge benefits towards patient outcomes, including reduced risk of complications, reduced length of stay and improved patient activation levels. 

On an individual level we know this is particularly important for patients going through major surgery so they can return to normal life as quickly as possible. 

In addition, there are major cost benefits for the hospital, wider healthcare teams and employers!

🎯 Key Benefits:
As part of this partnership, surgery patients will have access to Surgery Hero’s team of highly experienced health coaches and a comprehensive bank of resources that will help them to achieve optimal wellness ahead of their procedure. 

📌 Personalised health coaching sessions based on members’ specific health goals, focused on their diet, physical activity levels, sleep, alcohol intake and more.
📊 Insightful health metrics to help members track their progress
📚 On-demand health content that supports members at every stage of their programme
🤝 Support and encouragement at every stage of the surgery journey
👥 Optional group learning sessions covering the  key pillars of health

We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have across the board. Together with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we are committed to setting new standards in preoperative care!

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The winter season can be a challenging time to stay active, with colder temperatures, wet conditions, and fewer daylight hours. ❄ 🌨 🌙 

For many of us, ‘hibernation’ mode kicks in, and over a quarter of people in England admit to losing motivation to maintain routines and become more inactive during winter. 😴 

Being less active over winter can lead to weight gain, decreased mobility, lower mood, and increased joint pain or stiffness. 

Don’t let the hard work you put into building healthy habits drop off this winter. Read our top tips below ⬇ 

#stayingactive #winterwellness #surgeryprehabilitation

We are thrilled to share that a groundbreaking study, just published in the British Medical Journal BMJ, outlines the remarkable success of our partnership with Surgery Hero at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust  🏥💙

Led by Professor Gerard Danjoux, the study assesses the influence of digital prehabilitation on the outcomes of patients preparing for hip and knee replacement surgery. 

Through a combination of patient education and personalised health coaching we have shown how the Surgery Hero programme empowers patients to make lifestyle changes, leading to enhanced surgical results and an improved overall patient journey.

Key Highlights:

🏨 Reduction in Length of Stay: The median length of stay has been reduced from 3 days to an impressive 2 days, enhancing patient recovery and bed availability.

💰 Cost Savings: An estimated cost-saving of £273 per patient has been realised, driven by the reduction in the average length of stay

😊 Patient Satisfaction: Our patients are at the heart of what we do. The study reveals an outstanding average patient satisfaction score of 9.3/10, reflecting the positive impact on the overall experience they had with us

🤓 Patient Activation: We're particularly proud of the statistically significant improvement in patients' knowledge, confidence, and skills in managing their own health. Empowering patients is key to achieving sustainable outcomes.

🌟 Tailored Benefits: Notably, higher-risk patients experienced a substantially greater benefit from participating in the program, emphasising the inclusivity and adaptability of our approach to health coaching

We would like to express our gratitude to the incredible team at South 
Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and all of our team at Surgery Hero for their dedication and hard work. 👐 

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📑 Check out the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eyx4fY_n

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We are keeping to the theme of sleep this week! 💤

We’re excited to share this resource in collaboration with The Sleep Charity highlighting some strategies for managing and improving the quality of your sleep around the time of surgery.

At Surgery Hero we know the importance of sleep can sometimes get overlooked when preparing for an operation. However, good quality sleep is one of the aspects of preoperative care we take into careful consideration.

Let’s take a look at why:

❤️🩹 Optimal Healing: Quality sleep plays a pivotal role in the body's natural healing processes. Adequate rest helps tissues repair and rejuvenate, aiding a smoother recovery post-surgery.

😌 Reduced Stress Levels: Adequate sleep contributes to lower stress levels, essential for a calm and collected mindset before undergoing a surgical procedure. It helps manage anxiety and promotes a positive mental state.

📉 Minimised Anaesthetic Risks: Adequate sleep contributes to a healthier cardiovascular system, reducing the risks associated with anaesthesia during surgery. It's an essential factor in ensuring a smoother and safer surgical experience.

💊 Improved Pain Tolerance: A well-rested body is better equipped to manage pain. Quality sleep can enhance your pain tolerance, making the post-surgery recovery phase more manageable.

This resource is downloadable from the Sleep Charity website. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eSB9fnZk

Many people can experience changes to their sleeping pattern over the winter period. The main reason for this is less exposure to natural light. 🌤 

Shorter daylight hours and longer nights can impact our internal body clock — leaving our sleep pattern confused and disrupted. ⏰😣 

Take a look at our tips for getting a better night's sleep below! 💤 

#sleeptips #insomniahelp #sleephygiene #winterwellness

📢 News alert! 📢 

Surgery Hero are thrilled to be part of the Department for Business and Trade's new and improved Digital Health Playbook! 🎉 

With over 180 UK innovators and exporters, the Digital Health
Playbook is a one-stop-shop to find specialists with vast experience
in areas such as delivering advanced patient care, insights and
analysis, core infrastructure and self-care. 🏥 

Search the UK’s Digital Health Playbook now to find the right expert for your business needs!

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#BusinessExpansion #UKMarket #Exports #Trade

Today is "Blue Monday" which is supposedly the hardest day of the year for many of us. January can be a difficult time for many people - post festive season, dark mornings and nights! 🌙

It can impact our energy levels, make it harder to do things we enjoy and have an impact on our mood and wellbeing. The positive thing is there are things we can do to help manage those winter blues. Here are our top tips to beat Blue Monday! 💙

#bluemonday #winterblues #mentalhealth

Exciting news! 🎉 

We're honoured to share that we've been chosen as finalists for the "Health Tech Case Study of The Year" at the 2024 Health Tech News Awards, in recognition of our successful collaboration with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. 🤝 

Patients who were referred to Surgery Hero showed a reduction in length of stay in hospital and a substantial increase in patient activation levels 📈  In addition, out of 569 patients deemed "unfit for surgery", almost 58% were able to proceed with their elective surgery following engaging in the programme! 🏥

A special mention to Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust who collaborated with us to launch this project. We extend our congratulations to all those shortlisted for this award and best of luck to all nominations. 🤞 

Well done team!  👏 Matthew Beatty MD Robbie Huddleston Luke Eastwood Adam Robinson Selina Turfus Matthew Smith Naveed S. Chloe Pulo Chris Martyr Hannah Foladi Harriet Rogers Mariela M. Abigail Shaw MSc ANutr Pip Beesley Raiba Bhosale Charlotte Housden Shauna Connor Rob Foulsham

Explore the details of our nomination at https://lnkd.in/eahcJSSF

 #healthtech #surgeryprehabilitation

We are excited to kick off the year with our work at Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership being showcased on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme! 📻

The spotlight is on the integration of AI in healthcare, with a focus on our collaboration with C2-Ai risk stratification. 

The results from our work with Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership speak for themselves—shortened hospital stays, substantial cost savings for the hospital, and improved patient outcomes for the members we worked with! 📉💰❤️🩹

Curious to hear more? Catch our feature at the 1h35m mark: https://lnkd.in/ggW67Nbm

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#AI 
#BBCRadio4

☀️🌙 Exercise in the morning or the evening - what’s best for our health? 

A recent study in the The Journal of Physiology has revealed that for some of us, the timing can impact the effectiveness of exercise on our health. 

The study focused on individuals with elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

🔍 Key Findings:

🙌 Both times have benefits: exercising in the morning or afternoon/evening showed improvements in blood pressure 💓, body composition 📉 and respiratory fitness 

☀️ Early bird catches the worm: in this study, exercise in the morning vs the evening showed a greater reduction in blood pressure, decreased insulin resistance and improved metabolic health

🤔 Conclusion: the time of day we exercise might play a role in optimising health and performance outcomes. More research is starting to emerge to support the fact that morning exercise offers more advantages to our health. However, it’s important to consider our goals and lifestyle when scheduling in exercise!

At Surgery Hero we believe more movement in our day to day is ALWAYS better for our health regardless of the timing. The main focus in our coaching sessions is figuring out small, sustainable changes day to day to reduce sedentary time! 🤸 

Read the full study here:

https://lnkd.in/emPUwu3F

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