Implementation of GPG– a practical viewpoint
Anne ReochClinical Lead
Stroke and Cardiovascular Diseases Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare
(NHS 24)Scotland (UK)
What is CVD?
heart disease cerebra vascular
disease - (stroke)
CardiovascularDisease (CVD)
CVD in Europe
• 42% of all deaths• main contributor to the disease burden • 12,000,000 lost DALYs (19% of total)
Managing CVD – main challenges
• primary & secondary prevention• medication adherence
• supporting self management • reducing hospital admissions
• supporting carers
RTM GPG
Estonia
Veneto
Malopolska
Auvergne
South & East Scotland
Lessons Learned
Telehealth, Telemedicine, Telecare?
Putting telemedicine into practice
Effective Clinical leadership
Technology
Robust equipment
Dedicated technician
User
Contract
Governance
Need secure data sharing – one EHR!
Evaluation
Understood
Comparable
Relevant
Funding
• Business planning that makes sense to clinicians• Substitution of service not addition
• Work in collaboration with management & finance
We know
• Helps achieve standards• Improve access to services
• Facilitate & promote self management• Improved public awareness
• It could help integration
We knowCan help reach
disadvantaged groups
Implementation of GPG– a practical viewpoint
Anne ReochClinical Lead
Stroke and Cardiovascular Diseases Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare
(NHS 24)Scotland (UK)