COPD
COPD causes around 23,000 deaths in England each year, equating to one COPD related death every 20 minutes
Over 25% of people on the COPD register may have an incorrect diagnosis, which means that many patients are being treated for a condition which they do not have, and perhaps not receiving treatment for a condition which they do.
Late diagnosis leads to poor patient outcomes and inefficient use of NHS budgets. A lack of specialist healthcare professional resource within primary care does not help and underlines the need for decision support software, like LungHealth to support the NHS.
Evidence based computer-guided consultation
Our COPD software incorporates embedded algorithms based on NICE/GOLD standards, to prompt and guide the clinician throughout the consultation, aiding diagnosis and patient management (our drugs library is updated quarterly, and guidelines updated within 3 months of publication).
Software Features
One
Our intelligent software enables clinicians at any level to make an accurate diagnosis.
Two
Following disease confirmation, NICE/GOLD recommended treatment interventions bespoke to the individual patient are provided for the clinician to consider. This includes making the most efficient use of inhalers but also promoting rehabilitation and education programs to help individuals live better with COPD.
Three
All data are recorded and carried forwards to subsequent consultations, making these more purposeful and ensuring that changes made are followed up. Automatically collated patient data allows the service effectiveness to be audited and monitored.
Embedded Software Algorithms
LungHealth’s software can be used remotely to support telephone or video consultations.
We increase healthcare efficiency, while providing convenience and benefiting the environment.
“Structured approach to COPD care, while allowing the clinician to explain the management of COPD, and empowering the patient to question COPD management.”
— Practice Nurse