Johns Hopkins University
Persistent pain is a public health epidemic. The current protocol seeks to develop technology to aid patients' tracking of patients' pain, medications and pain-related variables. The investigators seek to talk with patients in co-investigator's clinic to solicit feedback, as well as pilot test the technology with pain patients.
Chronic pain affects over 100 million Americans, costs the US over $630 billion annually, and reduces quality of life. It is among the most clinically challenging and financially burdensome conditions facing clinicians and healthcare organizations. Sleep disturbance is common in chronic pain conditions with some studies reporting a prevalence as high as 70%-88%. Psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse and mood disorders are prevalent in chronic pain and are associated with impairment and decreased quality of life. Sleep is increasingly recognized as a critical regulator of mental heal…
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 21 years of age * Pain duration \> 3 months * Average pain level of \>3 out of 10 (0=no pain; 10=worst pain imaginable) * English fluency * Are not scheduled to undergo any medical procedures during the course of the study * Have a physician-confirmed medical diagnosis associated with chronic pain * Are willing to comply with the study protocol and give written informed consent. Patients taking non-narcotic analgesics must be on a stable dose one month prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Delirium, dementia, or cognitive impairment (i.e., Mini Mental State E…
Participants will use the Navio Mobile App to track participants' pain and pain treatment
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