The Development of a Gamified Web-based Pain Management Program (GAP) for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Chronic Pain

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 60
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• Aged 60 or above

• Can understand Cantonese

• Scored \>6 in the Abbreviated Mental Test; a cut-off point of 6 is valid for differentiating between normal and abnormal cognitive functions in geriatric clients

• 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

Locations
Other Locations
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
RECRUITING
Hong Kong
Contact Information
Primary
Mimi Mun Yee Tse, PhD.
mmytse@hkmu.edu.hk
39708764
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-12-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-11-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 4
Treatments
Experimental: GAP group
Participants will be invited in the process of developing the GAP, the pain education materials, exercise videos, gameing elements and activities. Each stages of development of the GAP will be jointly monitored by the research team and the participants, feedback and comments will be constantly seek via biweekly meeting.
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Sponsors
Leads: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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