Sut mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi byrddau iechyd i gynyddu darpariaeth cyrsiau poen ESCAPE i gynorthwyo pobl sy’n aros yn hwy am lawdriniaeth orthopedig ar gyfer ymyriadau clun a phen-glin?
ESCAPE pain is a very effective pain management tool available to patients. It is one of a suite of tools that can be offered to patients while they are waiting for surgery.
The orthopaedic board is currently working with clinical experts to develop dynamic recommendations around interventions and services that meet the wider needs of patients. The ESCAPE pain program will be considered as part of this process.
We are also reviewing responses to our recent Arthritis and Long-term Musculoskeletal Conditions in Adults consultation, which closed on 30 July 2021. Supported self-management is a key theme in our draft guidance and ESCAPE pain is specifically mentioned as an approach health boards may wish to consider. We will work with clinicians across Wales to develop this guidance.