Implementation of a solution for care of chronic ill patients in the home
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| Coordinator | RISE SICS AB - SICS Swedish ICT AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 10 450 000 |
| Project duration | June 2015 - June 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Challengedriven innovation - Phase 3 Implementation |
Purpose and goal
The project has developed a solution to take care of chronically ill patients at home with the support of IT. The purpose was to lay the foundation for an effective and profitable home care that is safe and positive for both patients, healthcare professionals and relatives. The project developed HW and SW for the solution. The project introduced a new care role, Health Operator, to provide professional care remotely. Processes have been developed for all roles including the introduction of a virtual round of patients. The solution has been demonstrated by roleplaying and demonstrations.
Expected results and effects
The solution has been verified on approx. 80 COPD patients. The solution has been shown to be profitable for this group of patients. Patients experienced increased safety and several acute situations could be handled through contact with the health operator. New ground has been broken in terms of law. New business models have evolved as the market follows. Several companies have adapted their strategy to the project results and see a new market emerge where Swedish companies be competetive in Sweden as well as internationally. Subsidy for procurement is given to SKL / Inera.
Planned approach and implementation
The project consisted of 22 org. including four health clinics and the National Federation Heart Lung. 14 challenges were identified that needed to be managed to reach an open solution that both the healthcare industry and the patients were satisfied with. Intergration of the solution was done stepwise and was every six months shown in highly appreciated role play and demonstrations. The patient performed measurements at home through sensors and had daily contact with a health operator via video. The HO could, if necessary, contact the doctors at the clinic that referred the patient.