A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital application use in clinical research in pain medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Pain is a silent global epidemic impacting approximately a third of the population. Pharmacological and surgical interventions are primary modes of treatment. Cognitive/behavioural management approaches and interventional pain management strategies are approaches that have been used to assist with the management of chronic pain. Accurate data collection and reporting treatment outcomes are vital to addressing the challenges faced. In light of this, we conducted a systematic evaluation of the current digital application landscape within chronic pain medicine.

Objective

The primary objective was to consider the prevalence of digital application usage for chronic pain management. These digital applications included mobile apps, web apps, and chatbots.

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SUBMITTER: Shetty A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9668017 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature