Transformation Directorate

I want to offer digital self-management to patients

Opportunities to enable patients to self-manage, record their symptoms and communicate any changes or concerns with their clinical teams, and initiate their own follow-up.

Case studies

Non-face-to-face delivery of an inflammatory bowel disease service

Non-face-to-face delivery of an inflammatory bowel disease service

An electronic patient portal permits inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service to deliver remote care and self-management while restructuring service to tackle long waiting times.
Patient self-management of inflammatory bowel disease with a smartphone app

Patient self-management of inflammatory bowel disease with a smartphone app

Barts Health NHS Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Trust in London explored how technology can help people manage their Crohn’s and colitis day-to-day using remote support in response to the impact of COVID-19.
Remote monitoring facilitates the management of inflammatory bowel disease

Remote monitoring facilitates the management of inflammatory bowel disease

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital used technology to enable the remote management of IBD patients.
Using a mobile application to empower neuroendocrine cancer patients

Using a mobile application to empower neuroendocrine cancer patients

King’s College Hospital used a mobile app to educate patients with neuroendocrine tumours regarding their condition, and enable them to record quality of life and patient-reported outcomes for review by their clinical team.

Disclaimer

These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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