Digital therapeutics in neurology

J Neurol. 2022 Mar;269(3):1209-1224. doi: 10.1007/s00415-021-10608-4. Epub 2021 May 20.

Abstract

Digital therapeutics (DTx) is a section of digital health defined by the DTx Alliance as "delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to patients that are driven by software to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. They are used independently or in concert with medications, devices, or other therapies to optimize patient care and health outcomes". Chronic disabling diseases could greatly benefit from DTx. In this narrative review, we provide an overview of DTx in the care of patients with neurological dysfunctions.

Keywords: Digital therapeutics; Exergames; Neurological disorders; Rehabilitation; Validation studies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Neurology*