Conclusion : Systemic changes to academic and funding structures could better support eHealth tool availability and may reduce potential for research waste .
Abstract Introduction : Numerous eHealth tools for pain assessment and management have been developed and evaluated with promising results regarding psychometric properties , efficacy , and effectiveness .
Although considerable re sources are spent on developing and evaluating these tools with the aim of increasing access to care , current evidence suggests they are not made available to end users , reducing their impact and creating potential research waste .
A novel technology approach to pain management in children with burns: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
BACKGROUND Non-pharmacological approaches to supporting young children through painful medical procedures are an essential component of burn pain management protocol s. New technology developed from collaborations between healthcare professionals and IT teams can enhance the preparation and distraction approaches used with children . This study follows on from previous studies using such technology , and aim to determine whether levels of pain and distress using a combined preparation and distraction content can be further reduced , and offer more efficient clinical outcomes . METHODS Forty children ( 3 - 10 years ) undergoing acute burn care procedures were r and omized to two groups : ( 1 ) St and ard Distraction ( SD ) Group and ( 2 ) Multi Modal Distraction ( MMD ) Group ( combined protocol of procedural preparation and distraction ) . Pain intensity and child distress were measured prior to and during the procedure . Clinical utility end points were also included ; length of treatment , days to healing and adverse pain events . RESULTS A combined MMD protocol significantly reduced pain intensity ( p<0.001 ) and distress scores ( p<0.001 ) when compared to SD . Length of treatment ( p<0.05 ) , days to healing and the number of pain adverse events were also reduced ( p<0.05 ) with the use of the MMD protocol . CONCLUSIONS A combined MMD protocol reduces the pain experiences for young children during burn care procedures . When compared with a previous MMD trial , outcomes reiterated the use of procedural preparation as an essential component of non-pharmacological approaches . In addition to minimizing pain and distress , this innovative technology reduced treatment length and pain adverse events , and may have an impact on reducing days to healing , providing evidence of clinical efficacy and utility
Conclusion : Systemic changes to academic and funding structures could better support eHealth tool availability and may reduce potential for research waste .
Abstract Introduction : Numerous eHealth tools for pain assessment and management have been developed and evaluated with promising results regarding psychometric properties , efficacy , and effectiveness .
Although considerable re sources are spent on developing and evaluating these tools with the aim of increasing access to care , current evidence suggests they are not made available to end users , reducing their impact and creating potential research waste .