The Development of a Gamified Web-based Pain Management Program (GAP) for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Enrollment
- 4
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Pain Relief
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
Pain Management in Older Adults: Pain significantly impacts the well-being of older adults, often leading to diminished physical abilities and a reduced quality of life. Despite this, pain management remains suboptimal, with concerns about medication side effects and a tendency to view pain as a natural aspect of aging. Consequently, many seniors are hesitant to use painkillers. As an alternative, non-pharmacological strategies such as educational programs, physical activity, massage, relaxation techniques, and music therapy are gaining traction.
Innovative Non-Drug Solutions: To improve participation in non-medication pain relief methods, we suggest incorporating gaming elements into these programs (GAP). Originating in digital media in 2008, gamification has since spread across various industries. It involves adding game-like elements to activities to boost engagement, experience, and motivation.
Project Goals: The aims of this initiative include creating a web-based Gamified Pain Management Program (GAP), engaging older adults with chronic pain in the development of GAP, and gathering their feedback on the program's effectiveness.
Investigators
TSE Mun Yee Mimi
Professor
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Aged 60 or above
- •Can understand Cantonese
- •Scored \>6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test; a cut-off point of 6 is valid for differentiating between normal and abnormal cognitive functions in geriatric clients
- •Have a history of non-cancer pain in the past 6 months
- •Have a pain score of at least 2 on the Numeric Rating Scale
- •Able to take part in light exercise and stretching
- •Owns a smartphone and can access the Internet
Exclusion Criteria
- •Have severe visual and/or auditory deficits that affect that seeing and hearing
- •Have a serious organic disease or malignant tumor
- •Have a mental disorder diagnosed by neurologists or psychiatrists
- •Had a surgical treatment in the past two months
- •Experienced drug addiction
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Pain Relief
Time Frame: 4-week
Conducting pre- and post-test of Brief Pain Inventory Scale Title: Brief Pain Inventory Minimum Value: 0 Maximum Value: 10 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate worse pain outcomes.