Definition
Digital therapies are therapeutic interventions based on the use of a software for the prevention, management and treatment of a pathological condition. Digital therapies can take the form of apps, video games, websites or wearable devices and – to be considered as such – must lead to a clinical benefit demonstrable through rigorous scientific studies, in the same way as a medicine.
Synonyms
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English
Digital therapy, prescription digital therapeutics (PDT), patient digital medical device (pDMD)
