Background: Electronic inhaler monitoring devices (EIMDs) can enhance medication adherence in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, yet patient perceptions and experiences with these devices vary widely. A systematic qualitative synthesis…
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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) negatively impacts clinical health outcomes, resulting in frequent exacerbations, increased hospitalizations, reduced physical activity, deteriorated quality of life, and diminished self-efficacy. Previous studies demonstrated that a self-management program…
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An AI tool to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is due to be rolled out to the NHS, offering patients an alternative to traditional spirometry.
N-Tidal Diagnose, developed by respiratory diagnostic technology company TidalSense,…
A respiratory digital therapeutics toolkit is improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Wales.
The toolkit, which was rolled out in July 2020 and has…
Background: Consumer-based wearables are becoming more popular and provide opportunities to track individual’s clinical parameters remotely. However, literature about their criterion and known groups validity is scarce. Objective: This study aimed to assess the…
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Software which enables computer-guided consultations is being rolled out to 150 GP practices across Greater Manchester, with the aim of supporting better adult asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.
The clinically-validated LungHealth solution…
What You Should Know:
– Wellinks, the leader in virtual-led cardiopulmonary care, has acquired Spire Health in a non-cash transaction.
– This strategic move merges Spire’s cutting-edge patient monitoring technology with Wellinks’ specialized virtual care model,…
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Background: Conventional daytime monitoring in a single day may be influenced by factors such as motion artifacts and emotions, and continuous monitoring of nighttime heart rate variability (HRV) and respiration to assist in chronic…
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A study of a digital service for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) resulted in a 50% reduction in emergency room attendances and admissions for patients.
COPD is…
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published draft guidance on digital supported self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Seven technologies for COPD management have been approved for use in the…
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