Lifestyle Medicine Could Be The Key For Digital Health Adoption

"I’ve been wearing my Fitbit for a couple of years and only remove it when I shower. I use it to track my sleep and its smart alarm wakes me up at the optimal time every morning. With the pocketable Kardia, I regularly check my ECG at home to detect any anomalies. For an in-depth analysis of what my genetic makeup predisposes me to, I had my whole genome sequenced. And I bring relevant data to my general practitioner during my checkups so that we can decide on preventive measures. In short, I’m trying to live like the patient of the future.

However, posing as such a patient is not feasible for many among us. Firstly, there’s the accessibility to such health trackers and importantly, many don’t know about or aren’t encouraged to employ such devices. A major authority who could facilitate the adoption of digital health tech by patients is one’s physician. But even the latter might not be familiar with or open to such options. Where should one turn to if they are interested in becoming more proactive in managing their health with new technologies?..." Lire la suite