Canadian Journal of Health Technologies,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(10)
Published: Oct. 3, 2022
This
Health
Technology
Assessment
(HTA)
was
conducted
to
inform
decision-makers
about
whether
internet-delivered
cognitive
behavioural
therapy
(iCBT)
should
be
offered
as
a
treatment
option
for
chronic
non-cancer
pain
part
of
multidisciplinary
approach
when
in-person
(CBT)
would
otherwise
offered.
HTA
consists
systematic
review
clinical
effectiveness
and
safety,
an
interview
study,
Environmental
Scan.
In
this
HTA,
iCBT
is
defined
psychotherapy
based
on
CBT
principles
delivered
through
the
internet,
including
self-directed
app-based
programs
(with
or
without
therapist
support)
internet
in
real
time
by
(e.g.,
videoconference).
The
Clinical
Review
found
there
little
no
difference
between
most
outcomes,
but
evidence
very
uncertain
because
risk
bias,
inconsistency,
indirectness,
imprecision.
prevents
strong
conclusion
safety
pain.
Five
women
living
with
were
interviewed
regarding
their
experiences
with,
perspectives
on,
use
pain.
All
felt
has
potential
supportive
if
comprehensive,
care.
Based
experiences,
reported
that
care
does
not
always
happen
practice,
they
described
concerns
offering
absence
other
treatments.
They
also
indicated
determining
patient’s
readiness
important.
If
determined
appropriate,
emphasized
tailored
therapeutic
relationship
patient
provider
might
improve
success
Scan
identified
16
are
available
Canada.
Many
facilitators
improving
access,
experience,
efficiency,
convenience)
barriers
(preference
treatment,
privacy
concerns,
technology
issues,
access
device
connection)
Canada
identified.
decide
implement
program
approach,
may
wish
consider
that:
guided
therapists
specifically
trained
pain
foster
relationships,
encourage
shared
decision-making
practices,
can
needs
person
suitability
before
iCBT
technological
challenges.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 1805 - 1805
Published: June 20, 2023
This
descriptive
article
explores
the
use
of
smart
devices
for
health
and
wellness
in
context
telehealth,
highlighting
rapidly
evolving
technologies
such
as
Internet
Things
(IoT)
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI).
Key
innovations,
benefits,
challenges,
opportunities
related
to
adoption
these
are
outlined.
The
provides
a
accessible
approach
understanding
evolution
impact
tele-exercise
reality.
Nowadays,
technological
advances
provide
solutions
that
were
unthinkable
just
few
years
ago.
habits
general
population
have
also
changed
over
past
years.
Hence,
there
is
need
investigate
this
issue
draw
attention
scientific
community
topic
by
describing
benefits
challenges
associated
with
each
topic.
If
individuals
no
longer
go
exercise,
exercise
must
their
homes
instead.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(2), P. 567 - 567
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Low
back
pain
(LBP)
is
a
significant
global
health
challenge
due
to
its
high
prevalence,
and
chronicity
recurrence
rates,
with
projections
suggesting
an
increase
in
the
next
years
population
growth
aging.
The
chronic
recurrent
nature
of
LBP,
responsible
for
percentage
lived
disability,
underscores
need
effective
management
strategies,
including
self-management
strategies
advocated
by
current
guidelines,
empower
patients
potentially
improve
healthcare
efficiency
clinical
outcomes.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
analyze
added
value
face-to-face
visits
LBP
undergoing
program
based
on
therapeutic
exercises
intensity,
quality
life
treatment
adherence
satisfaction.
A
randomized
trial
conducted,
allocating
49
into
experimental
group
mobile
(mHealth)
app
usage
sessions
active
control
without
sessions.
Pain
disability
were
assessed
at
baseline,
4
weeks
postintervention
12
postintervention.
Patients'
satisfaction
end
study.
multivariate
general
model
revealed
no
statistically
time
×
interaction
any
outcome
(
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Background
Quantitative
sensory
testing
(QST)
offers
information
regarding
underlying
mechanisms
contributing
to
chronic
pain
(CP)
in
adults
with
musculoskeletal
disorders.
This
review
examined
the
use
of
QST
measures
CP
following
participation
a
combined
exercise
and
psychological
intervention.
Methods
The
was
conducted
accordance
PRISMA
guidelines.
Five
databases
were
searched
from
inception
November
2022.
All
study
designs
which
evaluated
effects
treatment
on
nervous
system
sensitivity
included.
Results
A
total
13
studies
met
selection
criteria,
10
included
meta-analysis.
Local
pressure
thresholds
most
frequently
used
measure
(
n
=
12
studies).
Meta-analysis
revealed
statistically
significantly
improvements
favour
intervention
group,
compared
control
for
local
threshold
[SMD
0.44,
95%
CI
0.08–0.81,
I
2
84%],
intensity
scores
[SMD=-0.89,
-1.66-
-0.13,
94%]
Central
Sensitisation
Inventory
[SMD=-0.69,
-1.37-
-0.02,
87%].
There
no
significant
differences
found
between
groups
remote
thresholds,
temporal
summation
or
conditioned
modulation.
Conclusions
results
suggest
that
may
lead
greater
threshold,
when
CP,
however
these
findings
must
be
interpreted
caution
as
large
degree
heterogeneity
present
(I
:
84–94%).
Further
large,
longitudinal
are
required
using
standardised
measurement
procedures
patient
reported
outcome
explore
changes
sensitisation.
Trial
registration
systematic
is
registered
PROSPERO,
ID
Number
CRD42022380464.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. e16586 - e16586
Published: May 26, 2023
The
adoption
of
Mobile
Health
(mHealth)
for
self-management
is
growing.
mHealth
solutions
are
commonly
used
in
public
healthcare
and
health
services,
where
they
appreciated
their
ease
use,
broad
reach,
wide
acceptance.
Chronic
Low
Back
Pain
(CLBP)
one
the
most
common
problems
a
leading
cause
disability.
As
such,
it
imposes
tremendous
burden
on
patients
society.
Studies
have
proposed
that
solutions,
such
as
mobile
applications,
can
supplement
traditional
care
methods
benefit
patients,
particularly
self-managing
CLBP
easier.
To
this
end,
number
available
applications
has
increased.
This
paper
i)
provides
an
overview
scientific
studies
management
from
three
different
viewpoints:
researchers,
professionals,
ii)
uncovers
application
features
were
seen
beneficial
studies,
iii)
contrasts
currently
Google
Play
Store
Apple
App
against
discovered
features.
findings
show
"Personalization
customization"
significant
feature
stakeholders'
viewpoint
represented
by
applications.
In
contrast,
"Gamification"
"Artificial
intelligence"
least
features,
indicating
lack
attention
creators
researchers
area.
The
pomodoro
technique
is
a
helpful
study
method
for
managing
time.
technique,
developed
by
Francesco
Cirillo
in
the
late
1980s,
an
attempt
to
cram
as
much
learning
possible
into
little
time
possible.
system
based
on
session
of
25
minutes
followed
5-minute
break,
during
which
no
electronic
devices
(such
phones
or
TVs)
may
be
used.
After
four
hours
work,
you
use
your
computers
unstructured
15–20-minute
break.
electroencephalogram
(EEG)
sensors
smartphone
identify
lapses
attention
therefore
subject
current
research.
By
analysing
these
signals,
I
get
better
understanding
and
point
at
person
becomes
distracted
thereby
this
research
alter
our
preconceptions
about
characteristic
human
beings.
Teachers
might
instead
reading
their
students'
faces
know
when
give
them
break
if
statistics
reveal
that
average
student
needs
one
after
certain
period
first
step
locate
archive
recordings
people
engaged
focused
tasks.
this,
data
processed
MATLAB
extracting
features
from
it.
Bandpass
filters
allow
me
transform
my
time-domain
frequency
domain,
can
extract
frequencies
I'm
interested
in.
This
seeks
improve
people's
spans
order
tailor
Pomodoro
each
individual.
Its
goal
let
they're
being
so
they
decide
whether
keep
working
take
Since
levels
amplitude
before
state
concentration
vary,
results
indicate
has
modified
person's
span
considered
most
effective
approach
study.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. e59358 - e59358
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Mobile
technologies
are
increasingly
being
used
in
health
care
and
public
practice
for
patient
communication,
monitoring,
education.
(mHealth)
tools
have
also
been
to
facilitate
adherence
chronic
musculoskeletal
pain
(CMP)
management,
which
is
critical
achieving
improved
outcomes,
quality
of
life,
cost-effective
care.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
This
chapter
examines
the
multifaceted
impact
of
physical
activity
on
health,
emphasizing
its
role
in
psychosocial
well-being.
Psychosocial
health
is
dynamic
interplay
between
mental,
emotional,
social,
and
environmental
factors,
underscoring
inseparable
link
mental
wellness.
Various
forms
are
explored
alongside
recommended
guidelines
key
physiological
mechanisms
through
which
exercise
improves
mood,
reduces
anxiety,
enhances
health.
The
delves
into
movement
as
a
therapeutic
intervention,
exploring
relationship
therapy,
barriers
to
activity.
It
also
highlights
social
benefits
group
activities,
such
fostering
community,
support
networks,
belonging.
Real-life
case
studies
illustrate
how
therapy
helps
individuals
overcome
trauma,
build
confidence,
improve
their
quality
life.
concludes
with
practical
strategies
for
integrating
daily
routines
holistic
Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 760 - 760
Published: June 13, 2024
Smartphone
apps
for
self-management
are
valuable
tools
to
help
manage
low
back
pain
(LBP)
patients.
The
purposes
of
this
systematic
review
were
(a)
summarize
the
available
studies
on
efficacy
smartphone
LBP
and
(b)
identify
free
applications
in
Italy
that
offer
strategies
provide
a
qualitative
assessment
using
Mobile
Application
Rating
Scale
(MARS).
According
Prisma
Checklist,
six
bibliographic
databases
searched
with
keywords
‘low
pain’,
‘mobile
application’,
‘smartphone’,
‘telemedicine’.
In
total,
852
records
screened,
16
included
review.
Of
RCTs
included,
four
reported
statistically
significant
decrease
favor
app
group,
two
did
not.
Only
non-RCT
was
there
an
increase
disability
score.
application
research
conducted
mobile
stores,
we
identified
rated
25
through
MARS.
overall
scores
ranged
from
1.93
3.92
IOS
1.73
4.25
Play
Store
app.
findings
suggest
few
meet
satisfying
quality,
content,
functionality
criteria
self-management.