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Dolodoc, an App to Leverage Self-Management of Chronic Pain: Design, Development, and Implementation Report
Frederic Ehrler1, Julie Guebey1, Jessica Rochat1
1Division of medical information science, Diagnostic department, University Hospital of Geneva, Gabrielle Perret Gentil 4, Geneva, 1200, Switzerland, 41 765327838.
JMIR Medical Informatics
|August 8, 2025
Summary
Dolodoc is a mobile app developed to help chronic pain patients manage their condition through self-monitoring and personalized, evidence-based guidance. This tool empowers patients and supports healthcare systems by promoting effective chronic pain self-management.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Pain management
- Patient empowerment
Background:
- Chronic pain impacts 19% of Europeans, posing significant individual and healthcare system challenges.
- Patient self-management tools are crucial for long-term chronic pain care.
- Mobile health (mHealth) offers a promising avenue for supporting chronic pain patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of Dolodoc, a mobile application for chronic pain self-management.
- To support patients in monitoring and managing their chronic pain condition effectively.
- To leverage mobile technology within a university hospital setting for chronic pain care.
Main Methods:
- Dolodoc was developed over 4 years with input from pain specialists and end-users.
- The app allows users to track pain across 7 dimensions and receive personalized, evidence-based coaching.
- Recommendations were carefully selected for scientific validity and accessibility.
Main Results:
- The Dolodoc project was completed on time and within budget.
- The app was made freely available to eligible patients.
- A limitation identified was the lack of predefined quantitative performance indicators.
Conclusions:
- Mobile technology can be effectively utilized in university hospitals to aid chronic pain patients.
- Early and continuous stakeholder collaboration is key to developing user-centered and clinically relevant digital health tools.
- Dolodoc demonstrates a practical approach to enhancing chronic pain self-management through technology.
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