A smartphone-based intervention with diaries and therapist feedback to reduce catastrophizing and increase functioning in women with chronic widespread pain. part 2: 11-month follow-up results of a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Internet-based interventions are increasingly used to support self-management of individuals with chronic illnesses. Web-based interventions may also be effective in enhancing self-management for individuals with chronic pain, but little is known about long-term effects. Research on Web-based interventions to support self-management following participation in pain management programs is limited.

Objective

The aim is to examine the long-term effects of a 4-week smartphone-intervention with diaries and therapist-written feedback following an inpatient chronic pain rehabilitation program, previously found to be effective at short-term and 5-month follow-ups.

Methods

140 women with chronic widespread pain, participating in a 4-week inpatient rehabilitation prog

SUBMITTER: Kristjansdottir OB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3636011 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature