The digital revolution in the treatment of respiratory diseases
With the new health app Kata® combining artificial intelligence and computer animation, the German company VisionHealth achieves a revolutionary improvement in the inhalation treatment of pneumological diseases.
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People
More than 600 million people worldwide suffer from chronic respiratory infections such as asthma and COPD.[9] [10] [11] [12]
People
Each year, over 3.5 million people die as a result of these chronic respiratory infections.[9] [10] [11] [12]
Correct inhalation is the key to success in treatment.
Inhalation is much more complex than swallowing a tablet!
Patients
Up to 90% of patients do not perform their prescribed inhalation therapy correctly. [1] [2] [3]
Inhalers
In Germany alone, more than 160 different combination preparations with MDI and DPI inhalers are approved.
In addition to poor adherence to therapy, uncontrolled respiratory disease is often related to improper inhalation technique. Inhaled therapies can stabilize diseases and alleviate or suppress symptoms, however, according to physicians, the drugs administered in this way are often ineffective. This is because the inhalation process, which seems so simple, is inherently fragile. The ever-changing device-drug combinations – generics as well as orginators – pose challenges for both patients and medical staff.
Operating a complex mix of inhaler devices, different nominal doses, and drug combinations is a difficulty for those affected. As a result of lack of explanation and practice, many patients make mistakes in operation. However, correct inhalation is very important in many cases. Studies impressively prove that an improved handling of inhalation systems enables a significantly better therapy success. [6],[7],[8]
An enormous cost factor
The potential for a mobile and digital healthcare solution is highly attractive due to the high number of patients, the enormous savings potential using the intelligently linked technologies, and upcoming changes in healthcare policy.
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Critical inhalation errors increase average annual treatment costs by €497-535 per patient. [16] [17]
Dollars
To treat chronic lung disease, it took $64.8 billion in 2015 for inhaled medications alone. And the trend is heading upwards.
VisionHealth provides digital therapy support for patients with chronic respiratory diseases between doctor visits.
We launched Kata® for this purpose: The digital solution using our algorithm to promote improved adherence management. Inhale – without the need for a local medical expert on site or remote diagnosis.
The combination of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer animation and augmented reality achieves a never before seen worldwide revolutionary improvement in inhalation management of pneumological diseases.
Our innovation offers benefits for patients, health insurers, physicians, the state and, last but not least, for young technology companies.
Kata® puts an end to treatment errors!
Using the patient’s own smartphone, Kata® automatically trains the patient to inhale correctly – without the need for a local medical expert on site or remote diagnosis.
Kata®: Easy handling, versatile application
Digital support
Asthma, COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases requiring inhalation therapy.
Unique methodology
Real-time training for patients during daily use.
Enabling technology
Transversal application adapted to all inhaler types. Does not require expensive and complicated hardware component adjustments.
Continuous data
Daily symptom and therapy records enable clinicians to make well-informed treatment decisions.
Condition reports
Reports on disease progression and adherence through Kata®. Empower patients to monitor their medication and detect subtle changes.
Big Data
Collection of anonymized data through Kata®. Supports optimization of the particular drug and methodology.
These experts are already convinced!
"The therapeutic potential of Kata® is very high for a large number of patients with asthma or COPD. The Kata® technology is based on many years of experience and deep knowledge of patients' frequent application errors."
"The Kata® inhalation coach is a good aid to continuously train the patient in its use. Thanks to real-time feedback and visual step-by-step instructions, inhalation can be supported optimally, anywhere and at any time. Another advantage in my eyes is that no additional hardware is needed, but commercially available smartphones are already sufficient to train the use of inhalation devices."
"As an exercise instructor, I very often notice that patients perform the application of medication incorrectly or poorly. Unfortunately, this results in the medication not reaching the bronchial tubes. For this reason, I think the development of the Kata® app is extremely useful. Step-by-step instructions and apparent training with metered dose inhalers will reduce errors and make therapy more effective."
"The health app Kata® from the company VisionHealth stands for an improvement in the inhalation treatment of pneumological diseases. This is achieved through a combination of artificial intelligence and everyday tips for better inhalation. We have been involved in the development of the Kata® app almost from the beginning and hope that it will enable us patients to implement the therapy in the best possible way."
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