Archives of Obesity and Metabolism (비만대사연구학술지)

The Study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, KAFM (대한가정의학회 비만대사증후군연구회)
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Digital Therapeutics for Obesity Care

비만 관리를 위한 디지털 치료제

  • Seo, Yoo Bin (Department of Family Medicine, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital)
  • 서유빈 (원광대학교 산본병원 가정의학과)
  • Received : 2022.09.14
  • Accepted : 2022.10.31
  • Published : 2022.12.31
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Abstract

Digital therapeutics (DTx) are emerging as a novel solution to improve lifestyle and prevent non-communicable diseases. Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial, chronic condition that requires patient-centered lifestyle modification. DTx, such as mobile applications and wearables, may offer easily accessible, efficient, and personalized care in the field of obesity and metabolic diseases. Yet, there is controversy over its clinical usefulness. This review will provide a comprehensive overview of DTx, including its potential role and current limitation in obesity care, based on recent literature.

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