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Impact of Delivery Methods on Digital Pain Self-Management Interventions: A Mixed Methods Analysis

  • By

  • Lise Solberg Nes

  • Elin Børøsund

  • Elise Flakk Nordang

  • Rikke Aune Asbjørnsen

  • Hilde Eide

  • Cecilie Varsi

  • Lori B Waxenberg

  • Karen E Weiss

  • Eleshia J Morrison

  • Hanne Stavenes Støle

  • Christine Marie Rygg Hoksnes

  • Ólöf B Kristjansdottir

  • Milada Hagen

  • Audun Stubhaug

  • Karlein MG Schreurs

  • July 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Delivery Methods on Digital Pain Self-Management Interventions: A Mixed Methods Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionChronic Pain
Key MechanismsDigital self-management interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Target PopulationIndividuals living with chronic pain
Care SettingDigital health interventions

Key Highlights

  • Chronic pain significantly affects physical and psychological health and quality of life.
  • Digital interventions can improve access to self-management programs.
  • Challenges include limited evidence-based content and adherence issues.
  • Stakeholder involvement in development is often lacking.
  • EPIO is a digital self-management intervention designed for chronic pain.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Self-management interventions such as CBT and ACT are recommended.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Challenges with adherence and attrition in digital interventions.

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Individuals with chronic pain seeking self-management options.

      Digital health interventions show promise but face implementation challenges.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Incorporate evidence-based content in digital interventions.
      • Enhance stakeholder involvement during the development of digital health programs.
      • Address adherence challenges to improve patient engagement.

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      Original Source(s)

      Delivery Model Matters for Digital Interventions in Pain Self-Management: Mixed Methods Study

      • by Lise Solberg Nes, Elin Børøsund, Elise Flakk Nordang, Rikke Aune Asbjørnsen, Hilde Eide, Cecilie Varsi, Lori B Waxenberg, Karen E Weiss, Eleshia J Morrison, Hanne Stavenes Støle, Christine Marie Rygg Hoksnes, Ólöf B Kristjansdottir, Milada Hagen, Audun Stubhaug, Karlein MG Schreurs

      • July 20, 2026

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