Evaluating the rapid diagnosis and treatment of influenza to alleviate winter pressures
We are supporting the implementation of a rapid ‘ test and treat ’ influenza community pathway through a collaboration with Roche Products Limited and Roche Diagnostics Limited . Rapid diagnostic tests have been distributed across three settings and results are being evaluated at 28 sites across West Yorkshire . Emerging themes show that the project helps support reduced community flu transmission , reduces anxiety for patients and facilitates treatment in the most appropriate setting .
Influenza can give rise to severe respiratory symptoms and complications , particularly in older and clinically ‘ high-risk ’ populations . Respiratory diseases are a major factor in ‘ winter pressures ’ often experienced by NHS hospitals which is contributed to by severe cases
12 Transforming Lives Through Innovation of seasonal influenza resulting in hospitalisation .
We are supporting the implementation of a rapid ‘ test and treat ’ influenza community pathway which is being evaluated across West Yorkshire . We are assessing whether rapid , community-based diagnosis and
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