Case study : B . Braun
B . Braun ’ s knee sensor monitoring system , BPMpathway , is a digital rehabilitation system for personalised preand post-operative support of orthopaedic patients . The system provides an enhanced recovery programme using a wearable sensor , with patients receiving digital advice remotely before and after surgery . The system records data on their progress and clinicians can use the data to personalise the patient ’ s programme .
The Yorkshire & Humber AHSN showcased B . Braun to over 150 NHS and industry stakeholders during a Health Innovation Exchange event in September 2021 .
We have now commissioned an RWE study through Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for people undergoing a knee replacement . The 12-month study will include around 250 patients and is being undertaken by York Health Economics Consortium .
Work already carried out in Calderdale indicates that the BPMpathway leads to better clinical outcomes for patients and reduces the length of stay in hospital . We hope that by supporting the RWE , B . Braun can generate evidence to show that remote sensor technology is safe , just as effective as current face-to-face care , and is well received by patients . We also know that the new pathway has considerable environmental benefits , and we will be looking to demonstrate this as part of the RWE study .
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