The future digital outpatient clinic for movement disorders: from technological innovation to ethical and systemic implementation—a position paper

Koeglsperger T, Höllerhage M, Kassubek J, Woitalla D, Winkler J, Klucken J (2026)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2026

Journal

Journal of Neural Transmission Springer Nature

DOI: 10.1007/s00702-026-03167-3

Abstract

The digital transformation of healthcare is rapidly reshaping neurology, particularly in the field of movement disorders, where continuous monitoring, long disease trajectories, and complex multimodal care create a high demand for innovative solutions. Wearable sensors, digital diagnostics, app-based therapeutics, and integrated hybrid care networks and digital supported care pathways promise earlier diagnosis, personalized treatment and care management, and improved long-term outcomes. However, real-world implementation in managed outpatient care remains fragmented and faces major barriers beyond pure technological feasibility. This position paper critically reviews the current state of digital technologies in movement disorder care, identifies key systemic, ethical, and economic roadblocks, and proposes a pragmatic roadmap toward a realistic and ethically sound digital outpatient clinic. We argue that the future digital clinic will not be defined solely by technical progress, but by how consciously healthcare systems integrate digital tools to hybrid care solutions while preserving human-centered, equitable, and evidence-based care.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jürgen Winkler Professur für Molekulare Neurologie

Involved external institutions

St. Josef-Krankenhaus Kupferdreh DE Germany (DE) University of Luxembourg LU Luxembourg (LU) Universitätsklinikum Ulm DE Germany (DE) Klinikum der Universität München (LMU Klinikum) DE Germany (DE) Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) / Hannover Medical School DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Koeglsperger, T., Höllerhage, M., Kassubek, J., Woitalla, D., Winkler, J., & Klucken, J. (2026). The future digital outpatient clinic for movement disorders: from technological innovation to ethical and systemic implementation—a position paper. Journal of Neural Transmission. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-026-03167-3

MLA:

Koeglsperger, Thomas, et al. "The future digital outpatient clinic for movement disorders: from technological innovation to ethical and systemic implementation—a position paper." Journal of Neural Transmission (2026).

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