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Development of Digital Therapeutics Mobile Application for Panic Disorder Care

공황장애 케어를 위한 디지털 치료제 어플리케이션 개발

  • Juhee Yoon ;
  • Dong-Keun Kim
  • 윤주희 (상명대학교 체육학과) ;
  • 김동근 (상명대학교 휴먼지능정보공학전공)
  • Received : 2024.06.10
  • Accepted : 2024.07.01
  • Published : 2024.07.31
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Abstract

This study aims to develop a mobile application for the care of panic disorder, assisting in the prevention of panic attacks and the management of symptoms. Panic disorder is a psychological condition characterized by persistent fear, anxiety, and panic attacks, which requires appropriate treatment and management. The increasing need for digital therapeutics that users can access without time and space constraints is evident. The application developed through this research provides basic knowledge about panic disorder, enables self-diagnosis to monitor one's condition, and offers various therapeutic methods to effectively aid in the care of panic disorder. Additionally, it provides notifications based on real-time user location when they reach places where they have previously experienced panic attacks, and offers personalized support. This digital therapeutic aims to introduce new tools and treatment methods beyond traditional therapies. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute positively by promoting the use of digital therapeutics not only for panic disorder but also across the entire field of mental health, thereby improving users' quality of life.

본 연구는 공황장애 케어를 위한 모바일 어플리케이션을 개발하여 공황 발작 예방 및 증상 관리를 돕는 것을 목적으로 한다. 공황장애란 지속적인 두려움과 불안, 공황발작 등의 증상을 가지는 심리적 장애로 적절한 치료 및 관리를 필요로 하는 정신질환 중 하나이다. 이에 시공간적 제약 없이 사용할 수 있는 어플리케이션을 통해 사용자가 케어를 받을 수 있는 디지털 치료제의 필요성이 증대되고 있는 추세이다. 연구를 통해 개발된 어플리케이션은 공황장애에 대한 기본적인 정보를 제공하고 자가진단을 통해 상태를 점검할 수 있으며, 다양한 치료법을 제공하여 공황장애 케어를 효과적으로 돕는다. 또한, 사용자 실시간 위치를 기반으로 하여 공황을 일으킨 경험이 있는 장소에 도달할 시 알림을 제공함으로써 개인맞춤형 지원을 제공한다. 본 연구에서 개발된 디지털 치료제를 통해 전통적 치료법에서 벗어난 새로운 도구와 치료법을 제시하고자 한다. 더 나아가 공황장애 뿐만 아니라 정신건강 전 분야에서 디지털 치료제 활용을 도모하며, 사용자들의 삶의 질 향상에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

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이 논문은 교육부와 한국연구재단의 재원으로 지원을 받아 수행된 첨단분야 혁신융합대학사업의 연구결과입니다.

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