Clinical evidence behind Florence

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare combined Florence's messages with a wearable camera, Autographer, to support people with mild cognitive impairment or mild to moderate dementia. Patients reported more confidence and independence, and less isolation in daily life.

NHS Lanarkshire studied home blood-pressure monitoring with Florence among 115 patients in 14 GP practices over 90 days. Clinicians reported that it aided decision-making, and the study avoided 416 appointments.

Streamlining Surgery Pre-assessment with the Implementation of Florence. High blood pressure is a relatively common reason for a surgical intervention having to be postponed.

In a targeted pilot within a broader community nursing service, Pennine Care tested Florence, a persona-based text‑messaging tool, to support patients in self-managing their wounds between in-person visits.

Naomi, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age ten, used Florence to build a routine for taking her insulin. Her HbA1c fell from 16.4% in November 2011 to 8.6% in November 2015.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, the impact of Florence as a means of reducing unnecessary in-person follow-ups after total hip and knee replacements has been significant.