Development, evaluation and implementation of a digital behavioural health treatment for chronic pain: study protocol of the multiphase DAHLIA project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic pain affects about 20%-40% of the population and is linked to mental health outcomes and impaired daily functioning. Pharmacological interventions are commonly insufficient for producing relief and recovery of functioning. Behavioural health treatment is key to generate lasting benefits across outcome domains. However, most people with chronic pain cannot easily access evidence-based behavioural interventions. The overall aim of the DAHLIA project is to develop, evaluate and implement a widely accessible digital behavioural health treatment to improve well-being in individuals with chronic pain.

Methods and analysis

The project follows the four phases of the mHealth Agile Development and Evaluation Lifecycle: (1) development and pre-implementation survei

SUBMITTER: Bartels SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9014062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature