Digital Therapeutics

Understanding Digital Therapeutics and their Benefits

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What are digital therapeutics?

A health discipline and treatment option that utilizes digital health technologies to treat a medical or psychological condition
The treatment relies on behavioral and lifestyle changes
Fitbit Health Solutions now offers a digital therapeutic solution through Fitbit Care

The Benefits of Digital Medicine

Health data can be collected and analyzed as both a progress report and a preventative measure
Costs can be lower than traditional medicine
Provides monitoring, guidance, accountability and social support in between doctor visits
Can use data to take proactive steps before health issues become worse

Digital Therapeutics

Digital Therapeutics Methodology

Digital therapeutics can be used for a variety of conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. There isn’t a single digital therapeutics methodology, but it uses methods rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to spur patients to make lifestyle changes
A common methodology is sending timely notifications designed to alter behavior
Digital therapeutics also uses self-reported data like diet or other lifestyle factors.

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Digital Therapeutics Can Benefit Your Organization

Fitbit Care offers:

Health coaching for conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
Medication adherence capabilities
Wearable devices for digital activity tracking