Table 3 TtLIVE components

Scheduled virtual clinic visits

I. Virtual clinic visits with VAI, family, and HMV clinical team over the aTouchAway™ platform will be scheduled at the usual frequency of face-to-face or virtual clinic visits in the standard of care group.

II. Structure and content will be based on the structure and content of usual care face-to-face or virtual ventilator clinic visit and include clinical history and symptoms, ventilator data download reports, airway clearance device data downloads, and ventilator alarm review and plan of care.

Virtual care plan and action plan

I. Co-developed by and accessible to VAI, family, and nominated circle of care members

II. Summary of medical diagnoses, medications, allergies, ventilator and cough assist settings and alarms, and special precautions

III. Bespoke action plan for clinical and equipment-related issues developed by each clinical team as part of standard clinical care

Scheduled monitoring

I. Bimonthly monitoring with the VentSS questionnaire of symptoms/signs, ventilator usage, and/or ventilator-related equipment issues and/or alarms indicative of respiratory infection and/or deterioration/ disease progression

II. Programmed daily and/or weekly reminders to encourage adherence with equipment use and/or maintenance

III. Monthly monitoring with the S³-NIV questionnaire of symptoms/signs, ventilator usage, and/or ventilator-related equipment issues

IV. Remote monitoring of ventilators

Scheduled as needed Consultation over the aTouchAway™ platform

I. Triggered by concerning symptoms and/or ventilator parameters (ie yellow or red monitoring alerts)

II. Requested by VAI/family and/or healthcare providers

III. Secure messaging, voice call, virtual or face-to-face visit

Education resource library

I. Access to documents and videos customized to their technology type. For example, ventilator cleaning guides, education refreshers on equipment, and methods for troubleshooting ventilator problems.