A&E visits drop by almost 70 percent following tech trial for patients with complex health conditions

The success of a trial by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has been applauded by Everon Group, as proof of the importance of intelligent data-led technology in supporting the UK Government’s drive toward a person-focused, prevention led of model of care.

A&E visits for a group of patients with complex health conditions dropped by almost 70 percent following the NHS technology trial. This achievement, Everon Group says, highlights why health, housing, and adult social care providers should have confidence to invest in the latest data-powered prevention-led care.

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust revealed how care services in east Kent had worked to identify people who most frequently used A&E departments or walk-in centres to see if they could be helped to manage their health at home.

The patients were monitored remotely with devices to record weight, blood pressure, temperature, or blood oxygen levels, before data was sent to clinicians who decided if extra help was needed. The trial also saw a 70 percent reduction in emergency hospital admission and a four percent reduction in walk-in centre visits.

Peter Kerly, Vice President for Global Sales at Everon Group, said: “This latest NHS trial shows why it’s vital that technology is put at the heart of investment for the future of health and adult social care in this country. It is a no-brainer if we are to meet the challenge of soaring demand, rising costs and recruitment shortages.

“The government’s prescription for the changes required for the NHS must include technology enabled care as part of the solution, not least in embracing the full potential of AI and machine learning. The same will apply for long overdue reforms to adult social care.

“These innovations are already proving their worth in reducing costs, increasing capacity and boosting efficiencies across a social care and healthcare landscape that is struggling to keep up with the ever-growing demand on their services. It’s also boosting the confidence for people receiving care and their families.

“Earlier this year Nottinghamshire County Council released a progress report on its adult social care strategy. It found that 82 percent of people felt more independent and 69 percent felt technology enabled care (TEC) would make it less likely they would require residential care or be admitted to hospital. In addition, 89 percent of carers said TEC had also reduced their anxiety and stress faced because of the pressures they face.”

“Everon Group and our strategic partners are part of a growing sector pioneering proactive technology in assistive care with the capability to quickly detect shifts in behaviour that may indicate emerging health concerns – and reduce the need for hospital admissions in the first place.

“These preventative approaches are key not only for fixing our health service and supporting staff doing their best to provide care, but also for improving the quality of life for those most in need. With technology enabled care the future is here with AI driving new software applications that will provide the rich data and analysis that will deliver care in a more person-centred way.

“Under the bonnet of Everon’s cloud-based, wireless portal is AI machine learning technology that is driving the charge towards a more prevention-led model of care – and making it easier for overstretched staff too. We are proud to be driving the charge to a better future for care in the UK, Finland and Sweden – with the power of technology, providing care teams with the data, trends and insights to not only improve standards of care but to transform service delivery.”

NHS England has recently published the ‘NHS Social Value Playbook’, which provides guidance on applying social value in the procurement of NHS goods and services, including assistive technology services.