COPD

Keeping COPD patients out of hospital and helping them to live better

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can cause a high volume of emergency admissions. By using our NICE-approved remote monitoring technology, you could help reduce unscheduled hospital admissions and safely manage people with COPD in their homes.

67.5%

Reduction in unscheduled COPD hospital admissions

£2,304

Absolute savings per patient when using Clinitouch remote monitoring

484%

Return on investment for the healthcare system when using Clinitouch

94%

Of patients felt more confident to self-manage

Ghosh, S. et al. (2016)

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Identify and remote monitor COPD patients before they have an exacerbation

Clinicians can use the patients' vital sign readings such as blood pressure and changes in breathing to see when a COPD patient needs support. This helps clinicians to provide the right care in the right place, at the right time. Patients also have access to educational materials to learn more about their COPD to help them self-manage. Clinitouch is one of a small handful of technologies for COPD self-management that has been approved for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Identify and remote monitor COPD patients before they have an exacerbation

Patient Stories

Clinician Story

"I could look at my data and build a picture of what my health was like myself. I do feel more confident in managing my COPD with Clinitouch. I know what to watch out for and what to look for."

Peter, 67, COPD patient using Clinitouch

Published research: A cost saving intervention for patients with severe breathlessness

As published in the British Journal of Healthcare Management, read our evaluation of how remote monitoring was used to reduce admission rates for people living with COPD.

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Watch Video

“We can identify patients who are about to have an exacerbation…”

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been using Clinitouch since November 2020 to remote monitor patients living with COPD. Respiratory specialist physiotherapist, Mani Moodley, explains how Clinitouch has helped improve different aspects of patient care.