Early Value Assessment (EVA) framework The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released two new guidance documents enabling the NHS to deploy digital health technologies (DHTs) for osteoarthritis and bulimia. Under the EVA framework, these tools are approved for temporary use—initially for three years—while additional real-world evidence regarding their long-term clinical and cost benefits is gathered.
Digital management for hip and knee osteoarthritis NICE recommended eight specific digital products for patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis symptoms: GetUBetter, Good Boost, Hinge Health, Joint Academy, Phio Engage, re.flex, Sword Thrive, and TrackActive Me.
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Objective: These tools assist patients in managing pain and stiffness while promoting physical activity and quality of life.
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Systemic Impact: By enabling remote monitoring and self-management, these technologies reduce the burden on physical clinics and allow treatment to begin as soon as symptoms emerge.
Interim support for Bulimia Nervosa In the mental health sector, NICE endorsed the digital self-help program Overcoming Bulimia Online for immediate implementation.
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The Challenge: Patients with eating disorders often face extensive waiting lists, sometimes exceeding 700 days, for specialist psychological treatment.
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Efficacy: Clinical evidence indicates that users of this digital platform experience fewer binge-eating episodes and less severe symptoms compared to those receiving standard waiting-list care.
The rollout of these digital interventions aligns with the NHS 10-Year Plan for digital transformation, aiming to provide earlier access to care and prevent conditions from escalating.
Source: https://pharmaphorum.com/news/digital-osteoarthritis-bulimia-tools-backed-nhs-use