Transformation Directorate

I want to offer digital services as an option for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Opportunities to create and expand the range and responsiveness of personalised care services to patients.

Case studies

Using digital tools to facilitate periodic reviews of patients with long term conditions (LTCs)

Using digital tools to facilitate periodic reviews of patients with long term conditions

East Cornwall PCN has deployed digital solutions to ensure continuation of services and ongoing management of LTCs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using technology to improve engagement with patients in primary care

Using technology to improve engagement with patients in primary care

GP practices across the country have digitised contact with patients, ensuring those most at risk continue to receive appropriate care during the pandemic.
Empowering Cambridge patients through digital access to their health information

Empowering Cambridge patients through digital access to their health information

Cambridge University Hospitals deployed an electronic patient portal at Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals which allows patients to securely access parts of their health record held within the hospitals’ electronic patient record system.
Remote monitoring and virtual clinic for patients with respiratory conditions

Remote monitoring and virtual clinic for patients with respiratory conditions

The Royal Brompton Hospital has piloted technology that enables patients to monitor their lung health more frequently at home, allowing early intervention in the event of lung health deterioration.
Remote monitoring of respiratory patients through a digital telehealth platform

Remote monitoring of respiratory patients through a digital telehealth platform

Liverpool CCG has deployed a telehealth system that aims to support patients with respiratory conditions, allowing clinicians to remotely monitor their condition.
Hand typing on a tablet using remote technology to monitor patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Using remote technology to monitor patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The Worcestershire Royal Hospital uses digital solutions to help manage its community chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients remotely.
A telehealth system using text messages

A telehealth system using text messages

Stoke-on-Trent CCG used a telehealth system at scale to support patients to take responsibility for the monitoring and shared management of their respiratory conditions.
Digitally-enhanced medicines optimisation for people with COPD

Digitally-enhanced medicines optimisation for people with COPD

This case study describes the use of a digital tool to support medicines optimisation and improve self-management for people with COPD.
Maximising clinical resource with digital remote monitoring

Maximising clinical resource with digital remote monitoring

Using digital remote monitoring to successfully provide continuity of care, keep patients out of hospital and maximise clinical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clinician going through questionnaire results with patient using a tablet - digitisation of patient reported outcome measures in pulmonary rehabilitation

Digitisation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in pulmonary rehabilitation

Digitising a paper questionnaire to release more time to care.
Man using laptop for a virtual visit to discuss vital sign monitoring results

Using technology to reduce chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma readmissions

Reducing COPD and asthma readmissions with continuous vital sign monitoring and virtual visits.

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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