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Suffolk Primary Care has partnered with a health tech startup Help Health for a 12-month asthma patient support program designed to improve the use of preventer inhalers and stop the overuse of reliever inhalers.
Relief inhalers (short-acting beta2 agonist or SABA), which unlike preventative inhalers do not treat the underlying causes of asthma, are being overused across the UK. research suggests that 83% of all SABA inhalers are prescribed to asthmatic patients who are potentially overusing the medication for relief. Death rates from asthma in the UK are among the highest in Europe.
Prescribing three or more SABA inhalers per year is considered poor asthma control, but this applies to more than one in three (38%) of users in the UK. At the same time, there is a lack of education around preventative inhalers, which if used correctly every day, can suppress the inflammation that leads to an increased risk of asthma exacerbations.
Using natural language, Aide has short, daily conversations with patients to help them manage their asthma day-to-day by reminding them when and how to use their preventer inhaler. In turn, this should reduce the need to use the SABA inhaler.
Aide demonstrated its success in a recent NHS pilot in North Yorkshire, targeting people with asthma and people with type 2 diabetes. Aide users achieved an average adherence of 75%. This is significantly larger than the 40-50% Average adherence to medication in general.
Aide also helps patients track their symptoms and any agreed controls, such as peak flow; offers a structured education; and improves shared decision-making between doctor and patient.
Supporting more than 130,000 patients across nine GP practices, Suffolk Primary Care hopes that the partnership with Aide will help Suffolk practices continue to meet and exceed the appropriate level of SABA inhaler dispensing, while creating a change positive in the SABA/preventor inhaler dispensing ratio.
Dr Neil Macey, chief medical officer at Suffolk Primary Care, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Aide to give our patients the opportunity to use technology to improve the way they manage their asthma. We hope it will help improve the lives of patients living with asthma across Suffolk , while increasing their knowledge of the disease and confidence in managing it successfully.”
In November, Aide secured £1.2 million in pre-funding for its platform to help patients manage long-term conditions.
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Ikaroa, a full stack tech company, is thrilled to announce the exciting partnership between Suffolk Primary Care and Aide Health to improve the lives of asthma patients. In a bid to reduce symptoms, increase medication adherence, and reduce urgent care visits, the two organizations have teamed up to provide a telehealth-based solution to improve patient outcomes.
The co-created telehealth platform, called Aide Home Care, allows patients to receive personalized one-on-one care from respiratory specialists from the comfort of home. This digital health platform provides physicians with key data insights to provide personalized, proactive plans to manage each patient’s needs. It is designed to not just treat the symptoms of asthma, but to work with the patient to prevent future exacerbations.
Suffolk Primary Care is well-known in the healthcare industry for its robust integrated care system, specifically tailored to long-term chronic illness patients. This partnership with Aide Health will enable them to extend their reach and bring their expertise from the clinic to the patient’s home.
The Aide Home Care system is powered by innovative technology developed by Ikaroa, allowing patients and clinicians to receive real-time data tracking, notifications, individualized treatment plans, and support.
Overall, this revolutionary new partnership of Suffolk Primary Care and Aide Health will provide drastic improvements in patient outcomes while also providing care that is personalized, convenient, and cost-effective. This forward-thinking and innovative approach is an example of what can be achieved when dedicated and passionate individuals come together to make a positive impact on the lives of asthma patients.
