Nudging (Influencing Behavior and Decisions) to Promote the Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study aims to increase the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for acute postoperative pain relief. TENS, a non-pharmacological treatment using electrical impulses, can enhance pain relief, reduce opioid use, and minimize side effects. Despite its benefits, TENS is underused in healthcare. This project will provide TENS education, support from experienced superusers, and nudging techniques to encourage staff to adopt TENS, ultimately improving pain management and recovery for postoperative patients.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• All staff working in the department where the study will be conducted.
• Patients scheduled for urological procedures under anesthesia who are 18 years of age or older.
Locations
Other Locations
Sweden
Sahlgrenska university hospital
RECRUITING
Gotborg
Sahlgrenska university hospital
RECRUITING
Gothenburg
Sahlgrenska university hospital
RECRUITING
Gothenburg
Sahlgrenska university hospital
RECRUITING
Gothenburg
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
RECRUITING
Gothenburg
Contact Information
Primary
Pether Jildenstal, PhD, Professor
pether.jildenstal@vgregion.se
0046313421000
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 500
Treatments
Control Group (Baseline)
This group includes healthcare staff and patients prior to the intervention. Baseline data will be collected on TENS usage rates, pain levels, and opioid consumption to assess initial practices in postoperative pain management.
Intervention Group X1 (Education + superusers)
Healthcare staff and patients following an educational intervention. This phase includes sessions on TENS usage and support from designated superusers to increase knowledge and skills related to TENS for postoperative pain management.
Intervention Group X2 (Nudging)
Healthcare staff exposed to nudging strategies designed to enhance the use of TENS, which is currently available in routine care but underutilized. This phase involves visual prompts, reminders, and environmental cues aimed at making TENS more salient and encouraging its use for postoperative pain management.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Pether Jildenstal
Collaborators: Sahlgrenska University Hospital