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mHealth Applications for Children and Young People With Persistent Pain: A Scoping Review

Jessica Schults1,2, Marie Cooke2, Julianne Richards1

  • 11 Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Queensland, Australia.

Clinical Nursing Research
|August 22, 2018
PubMed

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Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer a novel way to help children manage persistent pain. Evidence shows these smartphone applications are feasible and acceptable for improving quality of life and reducing healthcare use.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pain Management
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Healthcare Technology

Background:

  • Persistent pain affects over 30% of children globally, posing a significant healthcare challenge.
  • Traditional pain management strategies have limitations in engaging young populations.
  • Mobile health (mHealth) technology presents an innovative approach for pediatric self-management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence on the development, implementation, and evaluation of mHealth apps for children with persistent pain.
  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of mHealth interventions in this demographic.
  • To examine the impact of mHealth apps on key pain outcomes, including quality of life and healthcare utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on mHealth app development and evaluation for pediatric pain.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on feasibility, acceptability, and user engagement.
  • Examination of data related to changes in quality of life and healthcare service use.

Main Results:

  • mHealth apps demonstrate feasibility and acceptability among children and young people experiencing persistent pain.
  • Evidence suggests positive impacts on quality of life and potential reductions in healthcare utilization.
  • Further research is needed to optimize app design and long-term effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • mHealth applications are a promising tool for empowering children in self-managing persistent pain.
  • These digital interventions show potential for improving patient-reported outcomes and optimizing healthcare resource allocation.
  • Continued development and rigorous evaluation are essential for realizing the full potential of mHealth in pediatric pain care.

Keywords:
adolescentschronic painmHealthpediatricspersistent pain

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