We know that when you’re living with a chronic condition, you’ve got a lot going on. You have to dedicate time, energy, and effort to monitor each detail of your treatment. Life can be hectic at the best of times, so it’s important to practice and embrace things that can help make your life that little bit easier.
With this in mind, this article will explain how digital health and digital therapeutics (DTx) have the potential to improve the way you manage your chronic condition.
What are digital therapeutics?
Digital therapeutics (DTx) are digital health programs that are built on science. They are designed to provide users with consistent, digital support. DTx also focus on encouraging positive behavioral changes so that users can improve their overall quality of life.
The potential of digital programs like these is exciting.
In a post-pandemic world, healthcare systems and workers are overloaded, and DTx are able to reduce this burden. Medical professionals all over the world are looking for better ways to treat pain, disease, and addiction. DTx technology is creating new ways to improve the lives of people living with a wide variety of conditions.
DTx are not only able to decrease the burden on the healthcare system but also the burden on people living with chronic conditions. DTx embrace technology that rewards users based on their performance in an online environment.
It’s a health intervention designed to put a stop to behavior patterns that negatively affect people’s overall quality of life and, at the same time, make them responsible for their own behavioral changes.
I wish I could have had access to this kind of tech some eight years ago.
DTx also offer virtual coaching and guidance, connecting people with others who have similar health conditions to build communities. Combined with cutting-edge behavioral science, gamification, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and data insights, healthcare apps are able to support people in making positive decisions throughout their journey.
How can digital therapeutics change healthcare?
When living with a chronic condition, having the right support is vital. DTx programs provide users with feedback on their progress and provide support whenever and wherever it’s needed. This is now more important than ever due to the reasons outlined below:
The rising cost of healthcare
Chronic illness rates keep continuing to rise. Therefore, so does the amount of money spent on treatment. This burden places a toll on patients, their families and friends, and the healthcare system. More attention needs to be directed towards preventing diseases and reducing the demand for treatment.
Aging population
As the large baby boomer population ages, there’s a greater need for doctors and other medical practitioners. With this aging population comes a higher cost for medical care for the elderly and a smaller supply of medical professionals.
Prevention is better than cure
Living well is possible. DTx offer a new way of addressing healthcare and the role of lifestyle choices in health management by making it easier to deal with chronic conditions and negative lifestyle factors before they escalate.
Lifestyle factors play a huge role when it comes to treating chronic conditions. Many common health problems are therefore either preventable or reversible. By educating and engaging people about certain lifestyle factors, DTx can make a difference to users’ quality of life and potentially reduce the risk of serious chronic conditions.
Today, more and more companies are investing in DTx solutions. Digital health has proven benefits, and healthcare is heading in a new direction that allows people to focus on wellness, gain insights into their own bodies, and rely less on the traditional healthcare system.
What’s in it for you?
If you’re living with a chronic illness, staying on top of things can sometimes feel like a juggling act. To manage your symptoms effectively and establish a good treatment plan, you need an innovative approach. A DTx program has the ability to coordinate everything from your sleep pattern to medications to social support networks, empowering you to improve your quality of life.
At Sidekick, we know that people do better when they’re engaged in the care they need. That’s why our personalized approach to digital health empowers users to make informed decisions about their treatments and healthcare options.
Digital health has empowered me to take control back as best I can, and I am no longer embarrassed either.
DTx can help you understand and cope with your condition. With certain programs, you’re able to talk directly to a trained health coach who will provide you with consistent support and keep you on track to achieve your health goals.
Today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to technology. It often seems like new apps and programs are popping up all over the place. When it comes down to it, however, digital therapeutics are really quite simple. They’re designed to help you feel better and improve your overall quality of life.
Mental health is so important, particularly if you have a chronic condition… Apps have been essential to remain focused on mental health – both mine and those who help me – during the hardest parts of this journey.
Whether you’re living with a chronic condition yourself or you’re responsible for providing care to someone with one, DTx and digital health present the opportunity to alleviate some of the pressure that illness puts on people and their caregivers.
We understand how important it is to have someone available whenever you need them. That’s what drives us to create Sidekick’s programs.
Your Sidekick will always be right by your side at every stage of your healthcare journey. Our healthcare solutions are designed to help you not just survive but thrive.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this insight into digital health has gotten you all excited. Improving the quality of life of our users fuels us here at Sidekick. If this article piqued your curiosity, explore our blog further to learn more about what digital health can do for you.
