Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
BK21 Plus Biomedical Science Project Team, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2021 Apr;36(2):220-228. doi: 10.3803/EnM.2021.107. Epub 2021 Mar 24.
In recent years, digital technologies have rapidly advanced and are being applied to remedy medical problems. These technologies allow us to monitor and manage our physical and mental health in our daily lives. Since lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of the management of obesity and eating behavior problems, digital therapeutics (DTx) represent a powerful and easily accessible treatment modality. This review discusses the critical issues to consider for enhancing the efficacy of DTx in future development initiatives. To competently adapt and expand public access to DTx, it is important for various stakeholders, including health professionals, patients, and guardians, to collaborate with other industry partners and policy-makers in the ecosystem.
近年来,数字技术迅速发展,并被应用于解决医学问题。这些技术使我们能够在日常生活中监测和管理我们的身心健康。由于生活方式的改变是肥胖和饮食行为问题管理的基石,数字疗法(DTx)代表了一种强大且易于获得的治疗方式。本综述讨论了在未来发展计划中提高 DTx 疗效需要考虑的关键问题。为了使数字疗法能够适应当前的发展,并且让公众能够便捷地使用,包括卫生专业人员、患者和监护人在内的各种利益相关者需要与生态系统中的其他行业合作伙伴和决策者合作。