Artificial intelligence (AI) offers the potential for wide application across various fields. One such example in this field is the innovative AI technology implemented by the UK’s National Health Service – the Cera app. With hope, all eyes turn to medicine – a field that is, quite literally, vital to society. Indeed, AI not only demonstrates its power to transform diagnostic or treatment processes but also proves useful in everyday healthcare.

What is the Cera App?

The Cera app. Image source: Cera Care

It is an AI tool that can predict the risk of health deterioration with 97% accuracy using predictive analytics. It is the largest provider of digital in-home healthcare in Europe.

This tool is already integrated into more than two-thirds of the National Health Service’s care systems, which monitor over 2 million patients every month: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, fall risk, as well as sending real-time reminders for upcoming appointments, medication intake notifications, and more. Any detected changes in patients’ health trigger alert messages to the relevant healthcare facility.

Cera Tool Positively Contributes to Health Condition Management

This tool helps prevent emergency hospital visits – risks are identified before a patient’s condition critically deteriorates, allowing timely intervention. It is claimed that since the start of the pilot in July 2023, the Cera tool has helped reduce hospitalizations by up to 70%, saving the National Health Service over £1 million.

Furthermore, this innovative tool helps reduce the administrative burden on healthcare personnel by automating tasks such as creating care plans and scheduling visits. This, in turn, contributes to positive changes in relieving overcrowded emergency departments and easing heavy workloads for doctors.

Cera Designed with Elderly Health Complaints in Mind

This AI tool was developed based on statistics showing that in the UK, 30% of people over the age of 65 are admitted to emergency departments every year due to simple falls. This amounts to a huge number of people – 2.5 million – and the figure continues to grow as the population ages.

Has Potential for Application in Other Countries

Such a UK model for AI application could likely serve as an example for other countries to integrate similar tools like Cera. For example, the US is also facing an aging population and rising healthcare costs. Despite positive changes, there is still concern about AI solutions due to uncertainties surrounding data privacy and related issues.

Final Word

Tools like Cera demonstrate AI’s capabilities to help transform the healthcare sector and enable preventive measures before actual incidents occur, providing timely support to patients. It is important to emphasize that, in this scenario, the human element does not disappear – technology only further assists doctors in their work.

It is likely that in the future, not only in the UK will we witness the integration of such solutions, and without a doubt, these tools will continue to improve, proving even higher quality functional capabilities.

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Sources: Cera Care, HIT Leaders and News