Open Access News Health & Social Care Patients take wearables to heart at NHS trust’s pioneering virtual ward September 26, 2024 image: ©PeopleImages | iStock Natalie Duffield of Inhealthcare discusses the advantages of the company’s virtual wards and advanced remote monitoring technologies in enhancing patient care Judged by patient feedback, the launch of Inhealthcare’s tech-enabled virtual ward to provide acute care safely and conveniently at home has been a resounding success for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAngliaFT). The trust reported a remarkable 98% score for patient satisfaction among those admitted to the virtual ward for conditions including heart failure, infection, respiratory diseases, and stroke. The approach is gaining traction, with up to 20 patients per day choosing to join the virtual ward under the care of a consultant-led clinical team.
Judged by patient feedback, the launch of Inhealthcare’s tech-enabled virtual ward to provide acute care safely and conveniently at home has been a resounding success for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWAngliaFT). The trust reported a remarkable 98% score for patient satisfaction among those admitted to the virtual ward for conditions including heart failure, infection, respiratory diseases, and stroke. The approach is gaining traction, with up to 20 patients per day choosing to join the virtual ward under the care of a consultant-led clinical team.
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