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● Increased Buy-In: When clients can visualize their
imbalances, they often experience greater motivation to
follow recommended protocols.
● Objective Tracking: Visual comparison reports demonstrate
progress objectively, helping maintain client engagement
during lengthy healing journeys.
● Empowered Decision-Making: Clear visual information allows
clients to participate more actively in their health decisions
[22].
For example, rather than simply telling a client they have elevated
inflammatory markers, you can show them a graph comparing
their results to optimal ranges, and then demonstrate how these
markers improve as they implement your recommendations over
time.
Future Trends in Lab Interpretation Software
As technology continues to evolve, several promising trends are
emerging in the functional medicine software landscape:
AI-Enhanced Analysis
Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are
increasingly being incorporated into lab interpretation software.
These technologies can identify subtle patterns across large
datasets and potentially predict health trajectories based on
current biomarkers [23].
Integration with Wearable Technology
The future will likely see greater integration between laboratory
data and information collected from wearable health devices,
providing a more comprehensive and real-time view of patient
health [24].
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