Real World Characterization of Chronic Pain, Success Rates and Implant Rates: Evidence from a Digital Health Platform of Patients Undergoing Spinal Cord Stimulation Evaluations.

ABSTRACT: Spinal cord stimulation is an effective treatment for those experiencing chronic back and leg pain but requires a temporary evaluation period (SCSeval) before permanent implantation. We present real-world data from 7,000 patients who underwent SCSeval while utilizing a mobile digital health platform for education, feedback, and outcomes collection during their surgical journey. We analyzed preoperative patient demographics, characterized patient pain profiles using the patient-reported outcomes measurement information system-29 surveys, and calculated the rates of conversion from temporary to permanent spinal cord stimulation (SCS) implantation. Between August 1, 2021, and March 2, 2023, 7,000 patients (mean age 59.1, 59.6% female) underwent SCSeval procedures while utilizing a mobile appl

SUBMITTER: Venkatraman V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature