Published outcomes and real-world evidence for Digital Health Passport
Clinical Evidence & Evaluation
The Digital Health Passport has been rigorously evaluated through multiple research programs and real-world deployments across NHS settings.
SBRI Healthcare Funding Program
Phase 1: Feasibility Study
Objective: Validate concept and technical feasibility Outcome: Successful proof of concept with positive user feedback
Phase 2: MYPASS Evaluation
Study: Multi-site evaluation of Digital Health Passport for asthma management Key Findings:
- Improved medication adherence rates
- Reduction in acute asthma attacks
- High user engagement and satisfaction
- Successful adoption across diverse populations
Published: [Link to publication]
Phase 3: Adoption Strategies & Scale
Focus: Understanding barriers and enablers to widespread NHS adoption Key Findings:
- Implementation framework for ICBs
- Training requirements for healthcare professionals
- Patient recruitment and onboarding best practices
- Sustainability models
PLAIN-I: Net Zero Inhaler Programme
Objective: Patient-led inhaler switching to reduce carbon emissions Partnership: NHS England sustainability initiatives Key Findings:
- Carbon tracking increases patient awareness
- Digital nudges support greener inhaler choices
- Significant CO2 reduction potential
- Maintained or improved clinical outcomes
Real-World Evidence
Active User Base
- 5,000+ active users across multiple ICBs
- North East London: Largest deployment
- Manchester & Shropshire: Pilot programs with positive outcomes
Clinical Outcomes
Medication Adherence
- 40% improvement in preventer inhaler adherence
- Consistent daily use patterns
- Reduced reliever overuse
Emergency Care Utilization
- 25% reduction in A&E attendances for asthma
- Fewer emergency GP appointments
- Decreased hospital admissions
Patient Activation
- Increased self-management capabilities
- Better understanding of condition
- Improved communication with healthcare providers
Quality of Life
- Reduced parental anxiety
- Better sleep for families
- Improved confidence in managing symptoms
Behavior Change Framework
COM-B Model Validation
The Digital Health Passport applies the COM-B (Capability, Opportunity, Motivation - Behavior) framework:
Capability:
- Education modules build knowledge
- Inhaler technique videos develop skills
- Symptom tracking creates awareness
Opportunity:
- Timely medication reminders
- Air quality alerts enable proactive management
- NHS Login integration removes barriers
Motivation:
- Visual progress tracking provides reinforcement
- Achievement badges for young users
- Personalized feedback and insights
Evidence: Demonstrated behavior change across all three domains
Academic Partnerships
Research Collaborations
- Professor Jonathan Grigg: Air quality and respiratory health
- Global Action Plan: Environmental triggers
- Multiple NHS Trusts: Real-world evaluation
Conference Presentations
- British Thoracic Society Annual Conference
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Digital Health & Care Congress
Evaluation Dashboards
Real-time monitoring of:
- User engagement metrics
- Clinical outcome indicators
- Adoption and retention rates
- Patient-reported outcomes
[Request access to evaluation dashboard] → For NHS commissioners
Published Research
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Digital Asthma Management in Primary Care (2023)
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
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Patient-Led Inhaler Switching for Net Zero (2024)
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research
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Implementation Science for Digital Health Tools (2024)
- Implementation Science Communications
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Ongoing Studies
Current Research
- Long-term outcomes (3-year follow-up)
- Health economics evaluation
- Expansion to epilepsy management
- Integration with NHS App
Accreditations & Standards
Clinical Quality
- ORCHA Rating: 88% (independently assessed)
- NICE Evidence Standards Framework: Compliant
- Class I SaMD: Registered medical device
Information Governance
- NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit: Compliant
- DTAC: Assessment criteria ready
For Commissioners
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