Transformation Directorate

I want to offer remote care and/or monitoring for patients

Includes offering appointments and tests to patients remotely using technology, for example for faecal calprotectin (FC) testing.

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.
Using smartphone technology to fast-track faecal calprotectin test results

Using smartphone technology to fast-track faecal calprotectin test results

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust used smartphone technology to process faecal calprotectin (FC) test results in hours to support clinical decision making.
The impact of introducing faecal calprotectin monitoring at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The impact of introducing faecal calprotectin monitoring at home during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust used smartphone technology to permit patients to obtain their own faecal calprotectin (FC) result at home.
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.
Successful implementation of remote video consultations for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition

Successful implementation of remote video consultations for patients receiving home parenteral nutrition

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust’s intestinal failure unit (IFU) used telemedicine to deliver care to home parenteral nutrition (HPN) patients across a wide geographical area.

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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