Breathlessness diagnostics in a Box (BiaB) is an easy and reliable tool to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) with fast diagnostic procedures for breathlessness.
The BiaB box contains questionnaires, point of care tests (NT-proBNP, D-dimer, pulse-oximeter), an oscillometer, and an ECG device.
The BiaB algorithm, developed by the GPRI team in collaboration with the international scientific advisory board, uses input from these tests to support the HCP with the interpretation of test results and generates the BiaB report.
To investigate implementation of BiaB, a stepped-wedge design will be conducted in 3 countries
- Portugal,
- The Netherlands,
- Spain
Including a total of 45 GP practices and 900 patients
Our worldwide BiaB-EMPOWER Observational Outcomes study is underway
BiaB-EMPOWER is an initiative of YBD Research Foundation which aims to make state-of-the-art diagnostic tools available to primary care practices all over the world, through broad, non-profit research programs.
YBD Research Foundation is committed to facilitating global access to Breathlessness Diagnostics in-a-Box (BiaB).
Your involvement in our Worldwide BiaB-EMPOWER Observational Study helps us to better support GP practices in underprivileged areas.
Below you can find a recording of Janwillem Kocks briefly presenting the box and the study at the ERS congress 2023.
Our scientific advisory board
Our international advisory board supports GPRI in scientific knowledge and independent advice in the development and operation of BiaB. We are fortunate to work with a diverse group of experts from different fields and countries.
