How effective and cost-effective are innovative combinatorial technologies and practices for supporting older people with long-term conditions to remain well in the community? An evaluation protocol for an NHS Test Bed in North West England.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Lancashire and Cumbria Innovation Alliance (LCIA) Test Bed is a partnership between the National Health Service in England, industry (led by Philips) and Lancaster University. Through the implementation of a combination of innovative health technologies and practices, it aims to determine the most effective and cost-effective ways of supporting frail older people with long-term conditions to remain well in the community. Among the Test Bed's objectives are to improve patient activation and the ability of older people to self-care at home, reduce healthcare system utilisation, and deliver increased workforce productivity.

Methods and analysis

Patients aged 55 years and over are recruited to four cohorts defined by their risk of hospital admission, with long-t

SUBMITTER: Varey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855480 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature