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An Online Pain Education Program for Working Adults: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
1School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|January 15, 2020
Summary
An online pain education program effectively reduced pain intensity and interference in working adults in China. The program also improved emotional well-being and demonstrated potential for self-management of chronic pain conditions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Pain Management
Background:
- Pain is a significant public health issue in China, particularly affecting working adults due to lifestyle factors and limited access to pain management resources.
- Online educational programs offer a scalable solution, yet accessible options for pain self-management are scarce in China.
- This study addresses the need for accessible pain education by leveraging WeChat for a targeted online program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To deliver essential pain knowledge and self-relief strategies to working adults.
- To assess the program's impact on pain reduction and emotional well-being.
- To evaluate learning outcomes, participant satisfaction, and the overall acceptability of the online pain education program.
Main Methods:
- A 4-week randomized controlled trial involving 95 working adults with pain, comparing an online WeChat-based educational program to a control group.
- Participants received education on pain, treatments, and resources, with outcomes measured at baseline, post-treatment, and 1-month follow-up.
- Key outcome measures included pain intensity, pain interference, depression, anxiety, stress, and pain self-efficacy.
Main Results:
- The experimental group showed significant reductions in pain intensity and interference, alongside clinical improvements in depression, anxiety, and stress.
- Pain self-efficacy improved post-intervention, and a correlation was found between intervention dosage and reduced pain intensity and depression.
- Over half of the participants expressed satisfaction and willingness to recommend the program, indicating good acceptability.
Conclusions:
- The online pain education program delivered via WeChat shows significant potential for effectively managing pain in working adults.
- This digital health intervention offers a promising avenue for improving self-management of pain and enhancing quality of life.
- The study underscores the feasibility and effectiveness of accessible online platforms for public health interventions in pain management.
