Anesthesia, Conduction, Postoperative Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Despite the numerous benefits of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) over general anesthesia (GA) in a variety of surgical procedures, PNBs can be associated with increased post-operative pain if pain medications are not taken correctly (titrated). Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence as patients often have difficulty titrating medications in the absence of direct medical care. PANDA, a smartphone-based postoperative pain management tool, is designed to address this issue by helping patients manage their pain medications. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of this application in patients who are discharged after receiving PNBs. The goal is to identify areas of improvement for the application itself. It is hypothesize that PANDA will be successful in supporting patients' postoperative pain management.
Detailed description
As above
Interventions
OTHERPanda application
A smartphone-based postoperative pain management tool
Sponsors
University of British Columbia
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures that require peripheral nerve blocks for which there is an anticipated post-surgical pain model * Planned post-discharge analgesic medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen and/or opioids for at least 2 days * ASA I-III * Written informed consent * Have a smartphone device at their disposal
Exclusion criteria
* Inability or refusal to provide informed consent * Presence of significant cognitive impairment, visual impairments, neurological injury, or psychomotor dysfunction that impairs ability to use the app * Inability to follow study instructions and complete questionnaires in English
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility of the PANDA application | 2-7 days post-operatively | Measured by assessing the participants' compliance with the application in supporting ongoing pain assessments and analgesic administration. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Identify usability issues | 2-7 days post-operatively | Assessed by having participants complete a Computer Systems Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ) and a brief phone interview |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed