Why We Need to Embrace a Holistic Patient Approach in Digital Health
The Need for Holistic Digital Health Solutions in the Age of Multi-morbidity As someone who has worked in commercial roles in the health industry for over 25 years, I’ve seen the common practice of launching a drug into a single indication, and then gradually adding other indications over the years. However, in reality, patients often suffer from multiple illnesses, and digital health applications are not bound by the same limitations as traditional drugs. This raises an important question: why are we continuing to create numerous niche apps for individual health issues instead of developing a holistic solution that can personalize treatment plans for individuals suffering from multiple conditions? Scientific Reports ( Sci Rep ) ISSN 2045–2322 (online) The truth is that multi-morbidity, or the presence of two or more chronic conditions, is increasingly common in patients over the age of 50. In fact, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly three out of four ...