PDTs are evidence-based treatments that use software or virtual tools, and sometimes hardware, to deliver a clinical benefit to patients. They have many known uses, helping Americans identify, treat, and manage illnesses across a wide range of conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes management, substance and opioid use disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic back pain, decreasing eyesight, and more. PDTs are subject to review and authorization by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and must be prescribed by a health care provider.
