A Novel Method for Digital Pain Assessment Using Abstract Animations: Human-Centered Design Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with chronic pain face several challenges in using clinical tools to help them monitor, understand, and make meaningful decisions about their pain conditions. Our group previously presented data on Painimation, a novel electronic tool for communicating and assessing pain.

Objective

This paper describes the human-centered design and development approach (inspiration, ideation, and implementation) that led to the creation of Painimation.

Methods

We planned an iterative and cyclical development process that included stakeholder engagement and feedback from users. Stakeholders included patients with acute and chronic pain, health care providers, and design students. Target users were adults with acute or chronic pain who needed clinical assessment and

SUBMITTER: Rao N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8783278 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature