AI to Help Hull and East Yorkshire COPD Patients
A groundbreaking initiative is using artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Hull and East Yorkshire. The Lenus COPD support system, developed by the Humber Health Partnership, empowers patients to proactively manage their condition through a user-amiable app. Sence its launch in March 2023, the Lenus app has already made a significant impact. The system has led to a 40% reduction in hospital readmissions for COPD patients. The Humber Health Partnership believes that integrating AI could further reduce this number, possibly by up to 90%. The app encourages patients to regularly input facts about their symptoms, allowing doctors and nurses to monitor their progress remotely. “This prompts them to make contact to initiate treatment early, so that we can give them the care they need to get them back on the right path before the point they need to come into hospital,” explains Professor Mike Crooks, who leads the service. The AI technology will be used to analyze the data collected through the app, helping healthcare professionals identify trends and triggers that may lead to COPD flare-ups. With these insights, the clinic can implement proactive interventions to prevent hospitalizations and improve overall patient care. Ruth, a patient diagnosed with COPD at the young age of 14, wholeheartedly endorses the Lenus app. Before using it, she required three or four hospital visits per year. “Now those visits have been cut down to virtually zero,” Ruth shares. “If I need to reach out to a clinician, I know that the app’s there and I can do that.” This innovative solution demonstrates the power of technology in transforming healthcare delivery and empowering patients to take an active role in managing their chronic conditions.## AI: A Breath of fresh Air for COPD Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire
**Archyde:** Professor Crooks, you’re leading the charge in integrating AI into COPD care with the Lenus app. Can you tell us a bit about how it works and what prompted its growth?
**Prof. Mike Crooks:** Certainly. The lenus COPD support system is a user-friendly app designed to empower patients to actively manage their condition. Patients regularly input information about their symptoms, which allows our team of doctors and nurses to monitor their progress remotely. This proactive approach enables early intervention, helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
**Archyde:** We’re hearing remarkable success stories about Lenus’ impact. Could you share some specifics on the reduction in hospital readmissions?
**Prof. Mike Crooks:** Since its launch in March 2023, Lenus has already led to a 40% decrease in hospital readmissions for COPD patients. We’re incredibly encouraged by these results and believe that by further integrating AI, we could possibly reduce this number by up to 90%.
**Archyde:** That’s truly notable. How does the AI technology contribute to this proactive approach and prevent hospitalizations?
**Prof. Mike crooks:** The AI analyzes the data collected through the app, identifying trends and potential triggers for COPD flare-ups.With these insights, we can implement tailored interventions and support strategies to keep patients healthy and out of the hospital.
**Archyde:** Ruth, as a Lenus user, how has the app impacted your experience managing COPD?
**Ruth:** Before lenus, I was hospitalized three or four times a year. Now, those visits have been reduced to practically zero.The app gives me peace of mind knowing I can easily reach out to my clinician if needed.
**Archyde:** The Lenus app seems to be making a significant difference for both patients and healthcare professionals. Do you see this type of tech-driven approach becoming the standard for chronic disease management in the future?
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## Archyde News Interview
**Title:** AI Revolutionizes COPD Care in Hull adn East yorkshire
**introduction:**
Welcome back to Archyde news. Today,we’re talking about a groundbreaking initiative using artificial intelligence to transform the lives of COPD patients in Hull and East Yorkshire. Joining us is professor Mike Crooks, the leading figure behind the Lenus COPD support system. Professor Crooks, welcome to the show.
**Professor Crooks:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** Professor Crooks, could you tell us a bit about the Lenus app and how it’s helping COPD patients?
**Professor Crooks:** Certainly. Lenus is a user-pleasant app designed to empower COPD patients in managing their condition. It encourages them to regularly input information about their symptoms, allowing our team of doctors and nurses to monitor their progress remotely. This proactive approach is key.
**Interviewer:** And what kind of impact has Lenus had since its launch in March 2023?
**Professor Crooks:** The results have been incredibly positive. We’ve already seen a 40% reduction in hospital readmissions for COPD patients using the app. Our goal is to leverage AI technology to further reduce this number, potentially by up to 90%.
**Interviewer:** That’s remarkable! How dose the AI contribute to this?
**Professor Crooks:** The AI analyzes the data collected through the app, helping us identify trends and potential triggers for COPD flare-ups. these insights enable us to implement proactive interventions, preventing hospitalizations and improving overall patient care.
**Interviewer:** We have a patient, Ruth, who has been using the Lenus app successfully. Could you share her experience?
**Professor Crooks:** Absolutely. Ruth was diagnosed with COPD at the young age of 14. Before using Lenus, she was requiring three to four hospital visits per year. Now, thanks to the app’s ability to proactively manage her condition, those visits have been considerably reduced.
**Interviewer:**
That’s splendid to hear. Professor Crooks, what’s next for the Lenus project?
**Professor Crooks:** We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the lenus app and expand its reach.We believe this technology has the potential to revolutionize COPD care, not just in Hull and east Yorkshire, but across the country and beyond.
**Interviewer:** Professor Crooks,thank you for sharing your insights on this truly innovative initiative.We hope to see further advancements in AI-powered healthcare in the future.
