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Bluetooth enabled smart inhalers could be very beneficial to those suffering with asthma.  According to Merchant et al. (2018), the cost of care related to asthma increases nationally every year.  Therefore, innovative products like smart inhalers can decrease costs by preventing the overuse of asthma medications while encouraging proper use of asthma medications.  Also, according to the graph above, visits to the emergency room as well as hospitalizations resulting from asthma decreased significantly when the smart inhaler was used (Merchant et al., 2018).

One particular aspect of the Propeller system specifically that stands out is the physician's dashboard.  Physicians are able to view inhaler use/misuse, identify triggers for patients, and make adjustments to medication dosages based on data from the app.  The use of a dashboard also increases patient physician rapport and involves the patient in their own care.

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Access Data Anytime

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Sensor Transmits Data Directly to App

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Attach Sensor to Inhaler

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Approved Inhaler

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Bluetooth Sensor

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1. Kathleen (Belief, Relator, Input, Learner, Achiever)

2. Matthew- Maximizer

1. Maximizers focus on the strengths of their partner or group to facilitate group success.  The perfectionist characteristic common with this strength has potential to balance out the cluttered mindset common with someone who is stronger in Input.

3. Randall- Responsibility

1. Responsibility as a strength implies that the individual takes ownership of their work as well as their ideas.  They also are committed and competent.

4. Rachel- Restorative

1. A strong aspect of this particular strength deals entirely with the ability to cope with problems.  Not only can this individual identify problems, they are also able to suggest and produce solutions.  This strength is particularly useful in a group involving those strong in Achieving and Responsibility as conflict could arise between the two.

5. Faith- Futuristic

1. The ability to focus on the future is a vital attribute of this strength.   Not only can they see the bigger picture, but they are able to inspire other members of the group to see past the present.  Also, individuals with this strength can identify multiple viewpoints and angles which is helpful when solving problems.

6. Sheila- Strategic

1. As a member of a group, someone with a strategic mindset can identify patterns and themes which allow the group to formulate alternative ways to tackle a problem or a task that may not be working so well.  Their ability to formulate solutions to problems makes them very beneficial.

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1. Requires Smart Phone Capability

1. Not all patients have smartphone capability

2. Smart Device Must Have Data Capability if Not Connected to Wifi

1. What does this mean for poorer populations?

3. Sensor Compatible with 90% of Inhalers

1. What about the other 10%?

4. Requires Patient's Phone to be Accessible at All times

5. Potential for No Approval

1. Could insurance cover the cost someday?

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The use of bluetooth enabled smart inhalers will allow individuals suffering from asthma as well as providers to manage the disease more efficiently.  According to Merchant et al. (2018), individuals using the Propeller inhaler reported 79% fewer asthma attacks as well as 50% more symptom free days.

The sensor records and tracks the time, date, location, amount of medication used, and environmental factors (i.e. pollen) present during each use of the inhaler.  The use of this data allows patients to identify triggers related to their asthma attacks and providers to adjust treatment plans if inhalers are being used incorrectly or too often.  This innovative technology has the capability to remind patients to properly use their inhalers at the correct time thereby increasing compliance.  Merchant et al. (2018) states that cost of asthma treatments are increasing annually and suggest that innovative technology like  the smart inhaler can decrease cost for patients while increasing management of the disease process.

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Merchant et al. (2018) article published December 3, 2018

Merchant et al. (2016) article published in May-June 2016.

Propeller Health Website updated 2019.  Actual date of update not available.

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This graph examines the effect of smart inhalers with regard to hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and emergency room visits combined with hospitalizations.
(Merchant et al., 2018)

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1. Propeller Health Website

2. World Allergy Organization Journal

3. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

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1. Free for Patients

1. Cost is covered by sponsorships, community organizations, research groups, and medication manufacturers

2. Free Shipping

3. Sensor Compatible with 90% of Inhalers

4. Confidentiality for Patient Health Information

5. Doctor/Patient Portal Access

1. All information available to patient's physician to manage plan of care

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Merchant, R. K., Inamdar, R., & Quade, R. C. (2016, May/June). Effectiveness of population health management using the propeller health asthma platform: A randomized trial. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 4, 455-463. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2015.11.022

Merchant, R., Szefler, S. J., Bender, B. G., Tuffli, M., Barrett, M. A., Gondalia, R., ... Stempel, D. A. (2018, December 3). Impact of a digital health intervention on asthma resource utilization. World Allergy Organization Journal, 11, 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40413-018-0209-0

Propeller Health. (2019). https://signup.propellerhealth.com