RespiraSense for continuously monitoring respiratory rate

Equality considerations

NICE is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination and fostering good relations between people with particular protected characteristics and others.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic condition, which may mean someone is disabled if this has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to do daily activities. People aged over 65, men and people from black, Asian and ethnic minority groups are disproportionally affected by COVID‑19 (Office for National Statistics, 2020). Disability, age, sex and race are protected characteristics under the Equality Act (2010).

The company notes that RespiraSense may be inappropriate for people who are unable to tolerate body-worn devices.