The national roll out of mobile ECG devices by Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) was born out of a system-wide procurement initiative to promote the uptake of a digital technology (mobile ECG). This was a novel approach to facilitate innovation adoption which prompted the AHSN Network to commission an independent evaluation of the roll out, at AHSN level, to understand its effectiveness, and in particular what can be learned about: the environments in which the devices are most effective, what characterises an effective implementation package, the impact on the market place, patients (through AF detection) and providers; and the health economic aspects of this type of programme.
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Network of AHSNs’ partnership with the BMS-Pfizer Alliance for stroke prevention in AF
The BMS-Pfizer Alliance has partnered with the network of AHSNs to provide independent grant support to organisations...
SWAHSN Atrial Fibrillation Poster – Opportunistic AF screening in a podiatry setting
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrthymia and often goes unnoticed until complications occur, the...
AF Raising Awareness Scratch Card
This scratch card developed by North East and North Cumbria AHSN is designed for use in community pharmacies and...
Using Kardia by AliveCor
Tips to take a good reading using the AliveCor. Including possible outcomes and recommended action.
IMpulse – AF – Improving Outcomes for AF Patients in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) recognised that there was considerable variation...
North West Coast AHSN – Identification of AF Link
North West Coast AHSN. Innovative approaches to increase the identification of AF in the community and primary care....
Using mobile ECG devices to increase detection of AF
This paper outlines the experience and learning from one AHSN, aiming to review the feasibility of using mobile ECG...
Mobile ECG Evaluation Report
The rollout of mobile ECG devices by the Academic Health Science Network programme was established to test if an...