Pain, Acute, Pain, Cancer, Pain, Chronic, Pain Measurement
Conditions
Keywords
Pain measurement, Pain, Chronic or acute, Pain, Cancer, Health technology
Brief summary
The present study is a multicenter, explorative, qualitative study. The primary endpoint of this study is to evaluate to which extent the collection of data with regard to pain caused by illness or treatment can be optimized using health technology solutions. For this evaluation semi-structured qualitative interviews with 8-10 patients will be conducted. Secondary variables are the evaluation of the patients' pain experience and the general patients' willingness to collect data with regard to pain by using technological devices themselves or with support of healthcare professionals.
Detailed description
The present multicenter study is an explorative, qualitative study. It shall be evaluated from the patients' point of view if and how the collection of data with regard to pain, caused by illness or treatment, can be optimized using health technology solutions. A health technology solution could for example be an app for registering the intensity and localization of pain. The aim of this study is to examine, if such a solution would be accepted by patients with acute or chronic pain and how a fitting solution should be designed to meet the patients' requirements. Existing methods for pain measurement as well as possibilities for the development of new methods will be examined and evaluated during the interviews. To arguable this issue the interviews comprise different topics like: * the patients pain experience in everyday life, e.g. how the patients cope with pain in everyday life and how and if this is documented; * experiences with and the thought of regular pain recording; * an evaluation if patients tend to be willing to record their pain using technological devices by themselves or rather with support of healthcare professionals. It is the aim to use the results of this study for the development of a new and improved version of pain registration. The results of the study will be summarized in a report and handed over to a startup company. Thereupon the startup company has the possibility to develop a technological solution that represents the patients' need at its best.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
European Regional Development Fund
Zealand University Hospital
Design School Kolding
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older * Pain intensity \> 4 (numeric ranking scale 0-10) * Legal capacity * Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Lack of willingness to cooperate * Lack of consent * Lack of ability to follow instructions * younger than 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants Satisfied With Assessment of Pain Performed by Medical Staff Members | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were satisfied with the assessment of their pain when performed by medical staff members. |
| Number of Participants Considering Regular Assessment of Pain Important | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were considering regular assessment of their pain important. |
| Number of Participants Already Using Technology for Assessment of Pain or Other Medical Symptoms/Outcomes (e.g. Blood Pressure) | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were already using technology for assessment of pain or other medical symptoms/outcomes (e.g. blood pressure). |
| Number of Participants Impaired by Pain During Daily Life | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were impaired by pain during their daily life. |
| Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology, if Required by Treating Physician | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology, if required by their treating physician. |
| Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology for Their Own Interest Only | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology, if this was for their own interest only. |
| Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Themselves | 1 day (during the interview) | Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain themselves. |
Countries
Germany
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain Patients included in this study must have had acute or chronic pain with an intensity of \>4 on a numeric self-rating scale ranging from 0 to 10 (0=no pain, 10=maximum pain). | 8 |
| Total | 8 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain |
|---|---|
| Age, Customized Age | 62 years |
| Race/Ethnicity, Customized Caucasian | 8 Participants |
| Region of Enrollment Germany | 8 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 3 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 5 Participants |
| Type of pain Acute pain | 4 Participants |
| Type of pain Chronic pain | 4 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 8 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 8 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 8 |
Outcome results
Primary
Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology | Willing to assess pain using technology | 5 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology | Not willing to assess pain using technology | 3 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Already Using Technology for Assessment of Pain or Other Medical Symptoms/Outcomes (e.g. Blood Pressure)
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were already using technology for assessment of pain or other medical symptoms/outcomes (e.g. blood pressure).
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Already Using Technology for Assessment of Pain or Other Medical Symptoms/Outcomes (e.g. Blood Pressure) | Already using technology | 7 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Already Using Technology for Assessment of Pain or Other Medical Symptoms/Outcomes (e.g. Blood Pressure) | Not already using technology | 1 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Considering Regular Assessment of Pain Important
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were considering regular assessment of their pain important.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Considering Regular Assessment of Pain Important | Considering regular pain-assessment important | 4 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Considering Regular Assessment of Pain Important | Not considering regular pain-assessment important | 4 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Impaired by Pain During Daily Life
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were impaired by pain during their daily life.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Impaired by Pain During Daily Life | Impaired by pain during daily life | 7 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Impaired by Pain During Daily Life | Not impaired by pain during daily life | 1 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Satisfied With Assessment of Pain Performed by Medical Staff Members
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were satisfied with the assessment of their pain when performed by medical staff members.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Satisfied With Assessment of Pain Performed by Medical Staff Members | Satisfied with pain-assessment by medical staff | 5 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Satisfied With Assessment of Pain Performed by Medical Staff Members | Not satisfied with pain-assessment by med. staff | 3 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Themselves
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain themselves.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Themselves | Willing to assess pain themselves | 4 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Themselves | Not willing to assess pain themselves | 4 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology for Their Own Interest Only
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology, if this was for their own interest only.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology for Their Own Interest Only | Willing to use technology (own interest only) | 2 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology for Their Own Interest Only | Not willing to use technology (own interest only) | 6 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology, if Required by Treating Physician
Patients were asked during a semi-structured qualitative interview, if they were willing to assess their pain using technology, if required by their treating physician.
Time frame: 1 day (during the interview)
| Arm | Measure | Category | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology, if Required by Treating Physician | Willing to use technology (required by physician) | 5 Participants |
| Patients With Acute or Chronic Pain | Number of Participants Willing to Assess Their Pain Using Technology, if Required by Treating Physician | Not willing to use technology (requ. by physician) | 3 Participants |