pharmaphorum January 24, 2020
The UK’s health watchdog has said health professionals can consider digital and mobile interventions as a supplement to regular services to support behaviour change in people at risk of developing chronic conditions.
NICE’s new draft guideline says that digital interventions such as apps, wearable devices and online programmes and websites may help people achieve health goals.
This includes helping people to be more physically active, manage their weight, quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake or reduce unsafe sexual behaviour.
The recommendations are in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, though NICE says the digital tools should be offered in addition to existing health and care services, not as a replacement.
“Digital interventions for behaviour change could help people make important...
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