Transformation Directorate

Secondary care

Digital solutions to support the patient journey through secondary care.

Case studies

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Integrating electronic patient-reported health data into electronic patient records (EPR) in paediatric rheumatology clinics

A digital solution to enable patients or parents to complete a childhood health assessment questionnaire (CHAQ) before attending clinic.
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A training video to help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to examine themselves for tender and swollen joints

A video for patients showing them how to examine themselves for tender and swollen joints in rheumatoid arthritis.
Musculoskeletal first contact practitioner services in primary care

Using an app to remotely monitor rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Remote monitoring of rheumatoid arthritis to keep track of patients’ daily symptoms.
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

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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