Practitioner view: digital health technology shouldn't be considered a 'catch all' solution

Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems account for two fifths (40%) of all sickness absence, which in many cases become long-term absences. And that is based on data from last year. It is widely predicted that the prevalence of MSK issues will have increased during lockdown as a result of makeshift desk and seating arrangements.  So, while NICE currently consults on the assessment and management of chronic pain in the over 16s and we see new apps entering the market all the time (read here for the latest), COVER has spoken to two practitioners to gain their views on what works and what doesn't; ...