Digital Health: Design for Patients, Not the Problem

Here’s a surprising stat: Almost half of the American population suffers from chronic illness. Here’s an even more surprising stat: almost one in four Americans (approximately 75 million people) have multiple chronic conditions. And here’s an alarming one: chronic illness (ex: hypertension, respiratory diseases, arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, dementia) is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S.

 

The good news: technology has enabled a burgeoning universe of digital solves to help patients manage their health. This universe, though still in its relative infancy, is huge: there are over 165,000 apps and digital services ranging from basic tools such as fitness trackers to research platforms connecting patients with doctors.

See it on Scoop.it, via Digital Health

from Digital Health | Scoop.it http://www.scoop.it/t/health-care-social-media/p/4064856943/2016/06/07/digital-health-design-for-patients-not-the-problem
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