Asthma is a problem both worldwide and in Taiwan. Based on the various studies and reports from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the prevalence of Asthma is 5.1% and approximately 0.7 million individuals have been visiting healthcare professionals in 2017. The number of annual prevalent cases significantly increased on annual basis, from 56,885 in 2000, whereas the incidence rate fluctuated over time. World Health Organization Global Burden of Disease Study estimates that 13.8 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) are lost annually due to Asthma, representing 1.8% of the total global disease burden. Furthermore, it is also estimated that Asthma causes 346,000 deaths worldwide every year. worldwide every year
The average compliance rate of medication for Asthma patients in Taiwan is below 25% - only one of the quarter of days patients are taking doses as instructed by physician. With the enhancement of Flores, the average compliance rate rises to 45% in general.
Despite of various education implemented on current major MDI medicines, over 64% of patients does not comply with quality dose taking techniques as advised. The Flores reveals the graphical interpretation of each inhalation pattern, which successfully helps patients to learn how to take drug in a quality manner, and 74% of patients has improved their inhalation techniques with Flores-aided education.
The Flores provides a thorough tracking to better understand the progress of asthma disease control, e.g. ACT diary, acute exacerbation record, as well as dosing log. Via seamless synchronization with partnered physician, the caring doctor is able to improve treatment based on holistic information, instead of making judgment based on limited interview.