The TIHM (Technology Integrated Health Management) for dementia study, which involves partners the University of Surrey, Alzheimer’s Society and technology provider Howz, enables clinicians to remotely monitor the health of people with dementia living at home. It scooped the ‘Improving Care with Technology’ award in what is the world’s largest healthcare awards programme at a ceremony in London on Wednesday, 21 November.

TIHM is a based on a network of internet enabled devices, such as sensors, monitors and trackers that are installed in the home. Data streamed from these devices is analysed using data analytics and machine learning and any health problems identified are flagged on a digital dashboard and followed up by a Clinical Monitoring Team. The aim is to help people with dementia to stay well in their homes and reduce pressure on carers.