Healthtech Pigeon How to make the most of digital mental health tech
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Feb 9, 2025 A rundown of a 79% surge in digital health usage and what that growth really means. A debate on workplace motives, online physiotherapy wins, and when in-person care remains essential. A look at AI risks in women's health, bias in models, and the need for diverse data. New MHRA/NICE guidance for digital mental health and the tension between rapid innovation and safety.
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Workplace Demand For Digital Health Has Exploded
- Employers report a 79% year‑on‑year surge in digital health use, driven by virtual GP, mental health and physio services.
- Legal & General data shows digital care can reduce time off and speed return to work when paired with accessibility.
Digital Care Complements, Not Replaces, Clinic Visits
- Digital physiotherapy and virtual GP access fit modern working lives by enabling easier, consistent care at home.
- Hosts warn this should complement, not replace, necessary in‑person treatment for complex cases.
Personal Win Using Online Physiotherapy
- Daisy shared a personal story of severe back pain resolved using an online physiotherapy app and guided exercises.
- She found the app more practical and habit‑forming than a printed exercise sheet or delayed clinic care.