An Online Pain Education Program for Working Adults: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain is a common public health concern, and the pain situation among the general population is serious in mainland China. Working adults commonly experience pain because of long sitting times, a lack of free time, and exercise. A lack of pain-related knowledge is also a significant factor. Educational and therapeutic programs delivered online were used more often in Western countries, and accessible programs in China are limited, especially for pain management. Therefore, we carried out an online pain education program for working adults to self-manage pain. The program was delivered through WeChat, a popular and secure social media with a large population base in China.

Objective

This study aimed to (1) provide pain-related knowledge and self-relief strategies, (

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996734 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature