Transformation Directorate

I need to monitor patients’ vital signs remotely

Remote monitoring of vital signs to identify rapid deterioration through the use of devices and digital platforms that provide electronic access to information, diagnostics and clinical teams.

Case studies

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.
A messaging app that allows clinicians to communicate securely

A messaging app that allows clinicians to communicate securely

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust deployed a messaging app, allowing clinicians to contact each other quickly and securely.
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.
Reimagined Respiratory model of care Portsdown Primary care networks

A new respiratory model for primary care

Using risk stratification to identify high-risk asthma patients.
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.
Hand on laptop demonstrating use of a digital solution to enable early intervention for COPD patients.

Digital service to manage high-risk chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients

Use of a digital solution to enable early intervention for COPD patients at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Clinician at a laptop - remote monitoring for virtual clinics and shared care in paediatric cystic fibrosis

Remote monitoring for virtual clinics and shared care in paediatric cystic fibrosis

A digital home monitoring solution to enable a hybrid model of face-to-face and virtual care for children with cystic fibrosis.
App-supported care for Long Covid patients, optimising health care access

App-supported care for Long Covid patients, optimising health care access

App utilisation to support Long Covid patients and re-shape the relationship between patients and health care providers
Maximising clinical resource with digital remote monitoring

Support adherence to preventative inhaled therapy via habit formation in people with cystic fibrosis

Maximising life and minimising burden for people with cystic fibrosis
Using an app to support management of Post COVID-19 condition

Using an app to support management of Post COVID-19 condition

Providing patients with access to educational resources and symptom tracking features to aid recovery

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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