Pain

BurnCase 3D Mobile Edition (EN)

by RISC Software GmbH

TYPE OF TOOL: Mobile App (Apple).
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians / doctors.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a method of estimating the size of burns using a mobile app. Has been used as part of a telemedicine protocol in burn care.

Cardiio App - Heart Rate Monitor (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Smartphone Application (Apple).
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for the general public.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Uses the phone camera to measure pulse with an associated app to track data. Has a free and a Pro paid version.

E-Diary Use (EN)

May 02, 2021

TYPE OF TOOL: Online diary.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for the study of headaches and migraines.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: E-diaries can be used to track headache symptoms and may be able to help indicate whether a patient has a migraine.

Effectiveness of an interprofessional assessment and management approach for people with chronic low back disorders delivered via virtual care: A randomized controlled trial pilot intervention (EN)

by Lovo, S., Imeah, B., et al.
June 05, 2024

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides evidence of the effectiveness for telerehabilitation interventions in chronic low back pain treatment.

Navigate Pain (EN)

by Aglance Solutions

TYPE OF TOOL: Mapping and Analytic Software.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for researchers studying pain.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides healthcare providers with a remote tool to collect pain data from their patients.

Online Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) (EN)

TYPE OF TOOL: Questionnaire.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for patients with pain.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A 15 item scale used to assess pain.

Telerehabilitation as a Therapeutic Exercise Tool versus Face-to-Face Physiotherapy: A Systematic Review (EN)

by Muñoz-Tomás, M.T., Burillo-Lafuente, M. et al.
February 28, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed to inform clinicians, researchers, and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Most of the studies concluded that physiotherapy interventions using telerehabilitation were at least as effective as traditional rehabilitation interventions and are considered feasible and effective options. In general, telerehabilitation interventions were shown to improve functional level and quality of life, as no significant differences with control groups were observed. This review provides information on patients’ high levels of satisfaction and adherence, with values equivalent to traditional rehabilitation in all cases. 

Telerehabilitation service impact on physical function and adherence compared to face-to-face rehabilitation in patients with stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (EN)

by Munoz-Tomas, T., Burillo-Lafuente, M. et al.
May 04, 2023

TYPE OF TOOL: Research Article.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed to inform clinicians, researchers, and educators.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Most of the studies concluded that physiotherapy interventions using telerehabilitation were at least as effective as traditional rehabilitation interventions and are considered feasible and effective options. In general, telerehabilitation interventions were shown to improve functional level and quality of life, as no significant differences with control groups were observed. This review provides information on patients’ high levels of satisfaction and adherence, with values equivalent to traditional rehabilitation in all cases. 

Various Pain Assessment Scales/Tools - PDF Downloads (EN)

by University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville

TYPE OF TOOL: A compiled list of PDF downloads.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: Provides a list of pain assessment tools and scales for both general, adult, and pediatric populations, such as the SOCRATES, NRS, VAS, NIPS, and PAINAD.

Work Well Systems–Functional Capacity Evaluation (WWS-FCE) via Videoconference (EN)

by Work Well Systems

TYPE OF TOOL: Functional Capacity Evaluation.
TARGET POPULATION: Developed for clinicians.
BASIC DESCRIPTION: A standardized tool assessing work-related skills adapted and validated for videoconference.