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The Development of a Gamified Web-based Pain Management Program (GAP) for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2024-10-02
4
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Development of a Gamified Web-based Pain Management Program (GAP) for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 60 or above
- Can understand Cantonese
- Scored >6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test to ensure normal cognitive function
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- Have severe visual and/or auditory deficits affecting seeing and hearing
- Have a serious organic disease or malignant tumor
- Have a mental disorder diagnosed by neurologists or psychiatrists
- Had surgical treatment in the past two months
- Experienced drug addiction
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Mimi Mun Yee Tse, PhD.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
1
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