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Digital health Health apps (DiGA and DiPA)

Health apps such as digital health and care applications can enable people to deal with health conditions or disabilities in a self-determined manner. Digital health applications (DiGA) are designed to support the treatment of certain health conditions. Digital care applications (DiPA) are intended to support people in need of care and their relatives. These articles take a look at the health apps available and how they can be used.

Health apps (DiGA and DiPA)

Digital health applications (DiGA): apps on prescription

What are digital health applications (DiGA)? What benefits do they offer? Who can get these apps on prescription and how can they be accessed?

Apps on prescription – support with cancer

Apps on prescription are designed to support people with cancer. They generally contain background information and various exercises.

Apps on prescription – support for mental health conditions

Apps on prescription are designed to support people with a range of mental health conditions. They often provide background information and personalized exercises.

Apps on prescription – support for musculoskeletal disorders

Apps on prescription support the treatment of a range of musculoskeletal disorders. They often contain background information and offer exercise programs.

Apps on prescription for nervous system and sensory organ disorders

Apps on prescription can provide support in the case of nervous system and sensory organ disorders. They often contain background information and offer exercise programs.

Digital care applications (DiPA)

Digital care applications (DiPA) are a benefit offered by long-term care insurance subject to certain conditions. They support people who are in need of care and their loved ones.