In a pilot NHS project called ADAPTIVE, AI-equipped kettles and fridges are reducing unplanned hospital readmissions in England. This initiative, part of the NHS’s Onward Care strategy, supports patients after discharge. The project, created by UK tech company Miicare, uses IoT sensors to monitor eating and drinking habits, alerting staff to potential health concerns.
NHS Pilot Project: AI Reducing Hospital Readmissions
In a pilot project, AI-equipped kettles and fridges are helping to reduce unplanned hospital readmissions in England.
The Initiative: ADAPTIVE
The initiative, named ADAPTIVE, is part of the NHS’s Onward Care strategy, providing care to patients, particularly the elderly, after hospital discharge.
Results and Role of AI
In a trial at the Buckinghamshire Trust, 140 patients supported at home for 12 weeks post-hospital discharge saw a 77% reduction in readmissions.
AI is working alongside staff to monitor variations in patients’ eating and drinking habits, thus triggering potential health concern alerts.
The Smart Home Technology
The system uses IoT electronic sensors in everyday home appliances like kettles and fridges to collect and analyze data for health monitoring.
A device named “Monica” collects data like the number of steps taken or time spent in each room, which AI analyzes.
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