Inspair a compact add-on turning traditional inhalers into smart medical devices. People living with respiratory disease have been using inhalers for decades. Unfortunately inhalers misuse is far too common (86%). As a result asthma control was suboptimal in 56.5 % of patients and it was associated with poorer asthma-related quality of life higher risk of exacerbations and greater consumption of healthcare resources.
To overcome these challenges Biocorp designed Inspair – a smart solution collecting data related to treatment adherence and inhalation techniques. In addition to reconnect patients and doctors Inspair functionalities fosters better self-care therapy. Inspair consists of a smart sensor that can be attached to any pMDI. Connected with a dedicated mobile app via Bluetooth the smart solution embeds an inhalation tracking system an active feedback system as well as digital features allowing treatment monitoring.
Judges Comments:
“Universal in shape meaning it can be used on all types on inhaler and can be used multiple times”
“The idea behind being able to help people in using an inhaler correctly is a great idea as those who may not always need an inhaler are not sure how to put it to the right use”
“Currently in the process of making this item it has a bright future”
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About Julia Manning
Julia is a social pioneer, writer and campaigner. She studied visual science at City University and became a member of the College of Optometrists in 1991, later specialising in visual impairment and diabetes. During her career in optometry, she lectured at City University, was a visiting clinician at the Royal Free Hospital and worked with Primary Care Trusts. She ran a domiciliary practice across south London and was a Director of the UK Institute of Optometry.
Julia formed 20/20Health in 2006. Becoming an expert in digital health solutions, she led on the NHS–USA Veterans’ Health Digital Health Exchange Programme and was co-founder of the Health Tech and You Awards with Axa PPP and the Design Museum. Her research interests are now in harnessing digital to improve personal health, and she is a PhD candidate in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) at UCL. She is also dedicated to creating a sustainable Whole School Wellbeing Community model for schools that builds relationships, discovers assets and develops life skills. She is a member of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Digital Health Council.
Julia has shared 2020health's research widely in the media (BBC News, ITV, Channel 5 News, BBC 1′s The Big Questions & Victoria Derbyshire, BBC Radio 4 Today, PM and Woman's Hour, LBC) and has taken part in debates and contributed to BBC’s Newsnight, Panorama, You and Yours and ITV’s The Week.
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