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Pain ROADMAP: A Mobile Platform to Support Activity Pacing for Chronic Pain
David Ireland1, Nicole Andrews2
1The Australian E-Health Research Centre, CSIRO, Australia.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 10, 2019
Summary
We developed Pain ROADMAP, a mobile health platform for activity pacing. This system aids pain management by monitoring activity, pain, and medication, showing promise in pilot studies.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Pain management
Background:
- Chronic pain management requires effective strategies for activity pacing.
- Mobile health platforms offer potential for remote patient monitoring and intervention.
- Integrating objective and subjective data is crucial for understanding pain and activity patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce Pain ROADMAP, a novel mobile health platform for activity pacing in individuals with pain.
- To describe the functionalities of the Pain ROADMAP platform, including remote monitoring and data analysis.
- To present preliminary results from a pilot study evaluating the platform's feasibility and utility.
Main Methods:
- Development of a mobile application and online portal for the Pain ROADMAP platform.
- Integration of objective activity tracking, pain intensity ratings, medication intake, and daily activity participation data.
- Pilot study with 20 participants to assess platform usage and data collection.
Main Results:
- The Pain ROADMAP platform successfully collected diverse data streams including activity, pain, and medication information.
- Pilot study demonstrated the feasibility of using the mobile health platform for activity pacing.
- Initial data analysis provided insights into the relationship between activity, pain, and participation.
Conclusions:
- Pain ROADMAP is a viable mobile health tool for supporting activity pacing in pain management.
- The platform facilitates remote monitoring and data integration for personalized pain care.
- Further research is warranted to validate the effectiveness of Pain ROADMAP in larger populations.
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