Virta
Nutrition & technology to reverse type 2DM & Obesity
About the product
Assessment Overview
Foundational criteria clusters
This constitutes the foundational threshold.
Technical aspects
The Virta Treatment is designed to function accurately and rapidly, leveraging technology to provide continuous, personalized care. It can reliably handle high levels of traffic and usage, ensuring that users have access to the platform and support when needed. The user-friendly training resources and easily accessible technical help enhance the overall user experience12.
Clinical utility and safety
Virta's clinical effectiveness is supported by strong research, including a landmark clinical trial that demonstrated significant improvements in HbA1c levels, weight loss, and medication reduction. The program includes mechanisms to warn about potential risks and properly handle dangerous information entered by patients, ensuring safety and efficacy23.
Usability and human centricity
Virta's usability and acceptability have been rigorously tested, offering an easy and time-efficient learning curve for new users. The visual design and user interface highlight important information, fostering a harmonious look and feel. Evidence of co-creation and collaboration with users in the tool's development is apparent, ensuring that the tool provides appropriate feedback and calls to action based on the user's state and activities12.
Data management
Virta has a clear privacy policy detailing data confidentiality, security, and usage. It respects informed consent, allowing users to opt out of data collection, and ensures that data can be accessed anytime across different platforms. Users can easily delete their data, demonstrating a commitment to privacy and data security1.
Functionality
The Virta Treatment provides clear information about its features and their appropriate use. The functionality of each element is clearly identifiable, and the tool's goals are specific, measurable, achievable, and obvious within the tool itself. Interactive features like reminders and notifications are customizable and not overwhelming1.
Content
The health-related content provided by Virta is accurate, complete, consistent, and timely. It is clear, appropriate for the target audience, and free of omissions or irrelevant data. The content has been reviewed by both patients and healthcare professionals for readability and evidence-based accuracy1.
Endorsement
Virta has been verified or endorsed by legitimate and reliable sources, indicating a level of trust and credibility within the healthcare community1.
Maintenance
The Virta Treatment receives periodic updates for both technical aspects and content, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest clinical guidelines and technological advancements1.
Developer
Virta's provider adheres to ethical conduct, clinical responsibility, and regulations protecting patient rights. The interaction quality between the tool's provider and users is high, including responsiveness and customer orientation. The provider demonstrates a proactive approach to assessing user needs and continuous improvement1.
Contextual criteria clusters
Emphasizes the tool's integration into specific scenarios.
Data-protection compliance
Virta explicitly reports compliance with relevant data privacy and protection laws, such as GDPR and HIPAA, ensuring that user data is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with legal requirements1.
Safety regulatory compliance
Virta's provider has identified risks and undergone proper certification processes for safety. The tool includes disclaimers regarding the non-replacement of healthcare professional judgment, emphasizing the importance of professional oversight1.
Interoperability and data integration
Virta allows for interoperability and data exchange with other apps, e-tools, wearable devices, and electronic health records, facilitating a seamless integration into the user's healthcare ecosystem1.
Cultural requirements
Virta accommodates culturally relevant factors, such as languages, religious or cultural requirements, and gender considerations, ensuring that the tool is accessible and appropriate for a diverse user base1.
Affordability
Virta is designed to be affordable within the local socioeconomic context. The tool's pricing model is transparent, indicating who pays for the tool and how, making it accessible to a wide range of users1.
Cost-benefit
A cost-benefit analysis has been performed for Virta, yielding positive results. The significant health improvements and medication reductions for participants demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the treatment13.
Implementatability
Virta integrates well into existing workflows and infrastructures without requiring significant additional resources or investments. Its design for remote delivery facilitates easy adoption and use in various healthcare settings1.