Development of an integrated solution for patients with neurostimulator for chronic pain in times of COVID-19: A mobile application with a support center.
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
; 33(6): 318-327, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1586938
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the world. Treatment with neurostimulators is carried out in the most extreme cases and requires a large investment of resources. In these times of the COVID19 pandemic, we present a comprehensive solution for monitoring this kind of patient, this solution includes the development of a mobile application and a support center for remote monitoring (SCRM). MATERIAL ANDMETHODOLOGY:
The project was developed according to the scientific evidence in the following phases (1) Approval in a multidisciplinary clinical committee of implants for chronic pain, (2) Setting up a group of experts, (3) Protocol adaptation for the follow-up of patients with chronic pain to the Smartphone environment, (4) Technology platform adaptation to the clinical protocol (technological environment and workflow between the hospital and the SCRM), and (5) Quality evaluation by survey (quantitative and qualitative) of a small series of patients.RESULTS:
The application was evaluated by asking for user opinions about design and usefulness with the first implanted patients. Some minor adjustments were made concerning downloadable material and screen color and text.CONCLUSIONS:
Developing a comprehensive solution should be based on scientific principles and in accordance with established protocols. A support center ensures greater adherence for follow-up and better patient care.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Chronic Pain
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Mobile Applications
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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