ManagingLife Launches Digital Psychology Program for Post-Surgical Pain Management
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ManagingLife (search) introduced a digital psychology program integrated into its Manage My Pain (search) platform, aimed at helping individuals manage post-surgical pain and reduce opioid dependence.
The program consists of four 15-minute self-guided modules based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles, designed to improve coping skills.
A randomized-controlled trial (RCT) led by Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Max Slepian has commenced to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness in reducing pain (search) intensity and disability.
ManagingLife (search) has launched a new self-guided digital psychology program within its Manage My Pain (search) platform to aid individuals in managing post-surgical pain and decreasing their reliance on opioids (search). This initiative seeks to address the critical need for accessible pain management solutions, particularly in light of the limited availability of pain psychologists.
The program, developed in collaboration with pain (search) psychologists and patients, is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles. It comprises four 15-minute modules that include explanations of pain psychology concepts, interactive tools, and mindfulness exercises. The goal is to equip users with coping skills to adapt to living with pain.
Tahir Janmohamed, CEO of ManagingLife (search), stated, "It is our hope that this addition to our platform will have an immediate impact on people who have recently received surgery, especially those who do not have access to a pain (search) psychologist."
Randomized Controlled Trial Underway
A randomized-controlled trial (RCT) has been initiated by Dr. Hance Clarke, President of The Canadian Pain (search) Society and Director of Pain Services at Toronto General Hospital, and Dr. Max Slepian, Lead Psychologist at the Transitional Pain Service at the Toronto General Hospital. The study aims to assess patient engagement with the intervention and its effectiveness in reducing pain intensity and pain-related disability scores.
Dr. Clarke commented, "Post-surgical pain (search) management presents a significant challenge for some patients; poorly managed pain can lead to patients persisting on opioids (search) long-term. This intervention has the opportunity to be a game-changer for health care providers and patients, as it provides scalable psychological tools to patients who would otherwise lack access to such care."
Integration with Existing Platform
The new program complements the existing Manage My Pain (search) platform, which offers tools for tracking pain and activity, analyzing pain patterns, sharing pain reports with healthcare providers, and accessing educational content from pain experts. The platform aims to provide a comprehensive approach to pain management, empowering patients to take control of their condition.