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Digital therapeutics

Evidence-based digital treatments for illnesses and syndromes. Patients have an active role in their use. They work both independently and as part of medical treatment and rehabilitation. Independent digital therapeutics are offered particularly for mental health conditions, while digital therapeutics used alongside medical treatment are offered for chronic illnesses.

Source: Sitra. Working paper, summary in English. Digitaaliset terapiat – Vaikuttavuutta uudistuviin terveyspalveluihin.