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G Abbadessa¹, F Brigo², M Clerico³

¹Division of Neurology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.

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|May 21, 2021

Summary

Digital therapeutics (DTx) offer software-driven interventions for managing diseases. This review explores the role of DTx in treating patients with neurological disorders.

Keywords:

Digital therapeutics Exergames Neurological disorders Rehabilitation Validation studies

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Area of Science:

Digital health
Medical technology
Software as a medical device

Background:

Digital therapeutics (DTx) are software-based interventions for medical treatment.
DTx deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients.
They can be used alongside traditional treatments to improve outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of digital therapeutics in neurological care.
To explore the potential benefits of DTx for chronic disabling diseases.
To highlight the application of DTx in managing neurological dysfunctions.

Main Methods:

Narrative review of existing literature.
Analysis of digital therapeutics applications.
Focus on neurological disorders and patient care.

Main Results:

Digital therapeutics show promise for chronic and disabling diseases.
Software-driven interventions can prevent, manage, and treat medical conditions.
DTx can optimize patient care and health outcomes in neurology.

Conclusions:

Digital therapeutics represent a significant advancement in digital health.
DTx have a crucial role in the future management of neurological conditions.
Further research and integration of DTx are essential for patient benefit.