Posters for 2025 Scotland Autumn Meeting

Introduction Orthostatic hypotension, a fall in blood pressure (systolic drop of 20mmHg, diastolic drop of 10mmHg) on standing up from lying or sitting position, is an important risk factor for fall among elderly population. In this quality improvement project, we assess the proportion of eligible patients who had lying and standing BP measurement. We made some interventions to improve this rate and reassess the proportion of patients who had their lying and standing pressure done afterwards. Method This is a prospective quality improvement project that recruited patients older than 65 years

Background: Hip fractures represent a significant global health burden, leading to substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Delays in surgical intervention are consistently linked to poorer patient outcomes. This audit aimed to evaluate and enhance hip fracture management at Southampton General Hospital (SGH) through targeted quality improvement initiatives. Methods: An interventional clinical audit was conducted at SGH, a Major Trauma Centre, comparing a pre-intervention period (December 2023 – March 2024; n=272 patients) with a post-intervention period (September 2024 –

Background "Dignity in death" (DiD) refers to avoiding suffering at the end-of-life by meeting individuals' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs compassionately and respectfully. This includes upholding autonomy, preserving individuality, and fostering open discussions about death while aligning care with the person’s values. Holistic care prioritises comfort and dignity, treating death with understanding rather than fear (Ignacio et al., 2016). However, little is known about how care home staff perceive "dignity in death," despite extensive research on hospital and hospice staff (Hemati