Qualitative Study for Pain Measurement Using Innovative Health Technology

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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
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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.

Official Title
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Qualitative Study for Pain Measurement Using Innovative Health Technology (QualiPain)

Conditions
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Pain Measurement, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Acute, Pain, Cancer

Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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). | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 
| 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. | 1 day (during the interview) | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Pain measurement, Pain, Chronic or acute, Pain, Cancer, Health technology