Transformation Directorate

Remote monitoring

Technology to support patients in the community through monitoring the patient’s condition and analysing data like patient reported outcome measures.

Case studies

Scientist in a suit analysing a sample of blood

Supporting primary care to interpret antibody tests and refer patients

Using digital prompts to aid decision-making and enable quicker diagnosis and treatment.
A doctor wearing a white coat waving at a patient on a video call using a laptop

Using a national electronic platform to collect patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)

A digital platform to support staff to complete PROMs for remote monitoring.
A close up of a finger with a drop of blood after a pin-prick test

Using remote blood monitoring to promote safety for patients on disease-modifying drugs

A system for monitoring the blood of patients on disease-modifying drugs.
Doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope around their neck looking at a laptop screen

Remote clinical management as part of standard care for rheumatology patients

A digital system to remotely manage clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 people looking at a handheld digital device

Collecting data through the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) website

Collecting data to improve the quality of care for people living with inflammatory arthritis.
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy monitoring and evaluation of patient progress as part of standard clinical care in rheumatology patients

Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy monitoring and evaluation of patient progress as part of standard clinical care in rheumatology patients

Automating the assessment of drug toxicity and benefit from starting patients on disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy
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Using electronic patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to improve patient outcomes

A new platform so patients can complete PROMS before attending the rheumatology clinic.
Establishing a hybrid remote clinic for patients on biological and targeted synthetic DMARDs in Rheumatology

Establishing a hybrid remote clinic for patients on biological and targeted synthetic DMARDs in Rheumatology

A novel remote therapy clinic (RTC) using electronic patient reported outcomes (ePROMS) to monitor patients

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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