Clinical Report: Exploring Digital Health Solutions for Fatigue in IBD
Overview
This scoping review synthesizes current evidence on digital health technologies (DHTs) for monitoring and managing fatigue in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It identifies key types of DHTs and digital biomarkers.
Background
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impacts patient quality of life, with fatigue being a prevalent symptom affecting nearly 80% of patients with active inflammation. Fatigue often persists even in patients who are clinically in remission, indicating a need for effective management strategies. Current assessment methods are inadequate, necessitating innovative solutions such as digital health technologies.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Fatigue affects nearly 80% of patients with active IBD and persists in about 40% of those in remission.
Standard clinical practice often overlooks fatigue, focusing instead on endoscopic outcomes.
Digital health technologies (DHTs) can facilitate continuous symptom tracking.
Emerging evidence supports the use of wearable-derived data to track fatigue.
A scoping review methodology was employed to map the use of DHTs in managing IBD-related fatigue.
Clinical Implications
Healthcare professionals should consider integrating digital health technologies into routine practice to monitor and manage fatigue in IBD patients. Continuous tracking of fatigue symptoms may enhance patient care and facilitate timely interventions.
Conclusion
The review highlights the potential of digital health technologies in addressing fatigue in IBD.
