Patient-targeted smartphone applications for pain management: A review of brazilian app markets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smartphone apps hold significant potential to improve access to evidence-based interventions and support self-management in patients with pain.

Objective

The aims of this study were: (i) to map patient-targeted apps for pain management available in Brazilian app marketplaces, and (ii) to describe the characteristics, content and quality of information provided by these apps.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of mobile apps in two Brazilian app markets (App Store and Google Play) using the keywords "dor", "dor crônica", and "manejo dor". The following data were retrieved: (i) app characteristics (description, developer, professional, and data security), (ii) pain management content (pain assessment, pain diary, pain education, activity pacing, goal se

SUBMITTER: Favrat CMN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12590228 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature