A Smarter Approach for Self-Management of Pain through Active and Passive Mobile Sensing: The Clinical Utility of Trac-Bot
Technology
Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Programme
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To enhance chronic pain self-management through a specially designed mobile application. Mobile apps complement clinician interventions but require adherence-focused design and community integration.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Technology, Digital Health, Digital Apps, Mobile Health
About this Content
Aims
To enhance chronic pain self-management through a specially designed mobile application.
Background
Chronic pain lasting over 3 months is difficult to treat and demands long-term self-management and relapse prevention.
Methods
Two-phase study: usability testing and mobile app deployment for 12 weeks, collecting active and passive user data.
Results
Usability testing showed 75% would reuse the app. Data collection saw improvements in self-reported outcomes across 24 of 31 parameters.
Conclusion
Mobile apps complement clinician interventions but require adherence-focused design and community integration.
Lessons Learnt
A committed vendor collaboration is key. Recruitment challenges exist, and surveys should be mandatory to avoid data loss.
Keywords
Pain Management, Mobile Application, Self-Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Ng Teng Fong Healthcare Innovation Programme |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology, Rehabilitation Therapy, Physiotherapy, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Yang Su-Yin |
Project Member(s) | Vincent Yeo |
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Dr Yang Su-Yin - su_yin_yang@ttsh.com.sg