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Research progress of digital therapy in pain management

Zhaoyang Yan
Zhaoyang Yan
Shanghai Reacool Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200041, China.
,
Chunhui Qin
Chunhui Qin
Department of Anesthesiology, Yuey ang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
,
Shuya Wang
Shuya Wang
Shanghai Reacool Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200041, China.
,
Zhaohui Xie
Zhaohui Xie
Department of Pain Management, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China.
,
Liyun Kong
Liyun Kong
Department of Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gan nan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China.
,
Lili Zhong
Lili Zhong
williyia@wnmc.edu.cn
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Man agement, Wuhu Fifth People’s Hospital (Anhui Province Wannan Rehabilitation Hospital), Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China.
,
Hong Wang
Hong Wang
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Man agement, Wuhu Fifth People’s Hospital (Anhui Province Wannan Rehabilitation Hospital), Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China.
,
Yun Cai
Yun Cai
School of Health and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China.
,
Guohua Jiao
Guohua Jiao
Department of Pain Management, Tongxiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongxiang 314500, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Zhenwei Wang
Zhenwei Wang
wangzhenwei@ shyueyanghospital.com
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrat ed Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
,
Qiwen Zhu
Qiwen Zhu
Department of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University, New York State/Syra cuse 13210, the United States of America.
,
Ruoyu Tang
Ruoyu Tang
Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia (UBC), Van couver V6T 1Z4, British Columbia, Canada.
Address correspondence to
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Lili Zhong, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, No. 2, Zhe-Shan East Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China. Tel: +86-180-0963-7377. E-mail: williyia@wnmc.edu.cn. Zhenwei Wang, Department of Respiratory Medicine, No. 110, Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200437, China. Tel: +86-189-1875-7762. E-mail: wangzhenwei@ shyueyanghospital.com.
Received June 21, 2024; Accepted September 3, 2024; Published December 31, 2024
  • Analysis of collected data reveals that digital therapy offer new treatment methods and options in the field of pain management. After conducting research and analysis, it has been found that digital therapeutics offer new treatment methods and options, especially in the area of perioperative pain management. 

  • Multiple clinical studies indicate that digital therapy has significant effects in the treatment and relief of pain caused by various conditions. 

  • Domestic and international policies have positively influenced the development and progress of digital therapy. 

  • Ethical considerations require continuous evaluation, decision-making, and regulation, warranting ongoing reflection. 

  • Digital therapeutics, as an emerging intervention for pain, are propelling perioperative pain treatment towards a diversified and personalized comprehensive diagnostic and treatment model.

Review Article
Open Access
Research progress of digital therapy in pain management
Zhaoyang Yan
Zhaoyang Yan
Shanghai Reacool Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200041, China.
,
Chunhui Qin
Chunhui Qin
Department of Anesthesiology, Yuey ang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
,
Shuya Wang
Shuya Wang
Shanghai Reacool Medical Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200041, China.
,
Zhaohui Xie
Zhaohui Xie
Department of Pain Management, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China.
,
Liyun Kong
Liyun Kong
Department of Pain Management, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gan nan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China.
,
Lili Zhong
Lili Zhong
williyia@wnmc.edu.cn
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Man agement, Wuhu Fifth People’s Hospital (Anhui Province Wannan Rehabilitation Hospital), Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China.
,
Hong Wang
Hong Wang
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Man agement, Wuhu Fifth People’s Hospital (Anhui Province Wannan Rehabilitation Hospital), Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China.
,
Yun Cai
Yun Cai
School of Health and Rehabilitation, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China.
,
Guohua Jiao
Guohua Jiao
Department of Pain Management, Tongxiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongxiang 314500, Zhejiang Province, China.
,
Zhenwei Wang
Zhenwei Wang
wangzhenwei@ shyueyanghospital.com
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Yueyang Hospital of Integrat ed Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
,
Qiwen Zhu
Qiwen Zhu
Department of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University, New York State/Syra cuse 13210, the United States of America.
,
Ruoyu Tang
Ruoyu Tang
Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia (UBC), Van couver V6T 1Z4, British Columbia, Canada.
Address correspondence to
Lili Zhong, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, No. 2, Zhe-Shan East Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu 241004, Anhui Province, China. Tel: +86-180-0963-7377. E-mail: williyia@wnmc.edu.cn. Zhenwei Wang, Department of Respiratory Medicine, No. 110, Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai 200437, China. Tel: +86-189-1875-7762. E-mail: wangzhenwei@ shyueyanghospital.com.
Article notes
Received June 21, 2024; Accepted September 3, 2024; Published December 31, 2024
Highlights
  • Analysis of collected data reveals that digital therapy offer new treatment methods and options in the field of pain management. After conducting research and analysis, it has been found that digital therapeutics offer new treatment methods and options, especially in the area of perioperative pain management. 

  • Multiple clinical studies indicate that digital therapy has significant effects in the treatment and relief of pain caused by various conditions. 

  • Domestic and international policies have positively influenced the development and progress of digital therapy. 

  • Ethical considerations require continuous evaluation, decision-making, and regulation, warranting ongoing reflection. 

  • Digital therapeutics, as an emerging intervention for pain, are propelling perioperative pain treatment towards a diversified and personalized comprehensive diagnostic and treatment model.

2024 Dec;2(4):132-141
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Pain significantly impacts both the physical and mental well-being of individuals and imposes a substantial burden on society. Traditional pain management approaches are diverse but often fall short in adequately addressing patients’ emotional and psychological experiences. In recent years, digital therapy has emerged as a rapidly de veloping field with significant potential in perioperative pain management. This innovative approach leverages digital technology, particularly cognitive-behavioral therapy, to alleviate pain and deliver more comprehensive, efficient, and personalized care. This study explores the applications and future directions of digital therapy in pain management, aiming to broaden understanding among healthcare professionals and patients, and to open new avenues for pain treatment. The text combs through the synergistic empowerment of digital therapeutics in the perioperative period, discussing its multifaceted advantages such as optimizing analgesic effects, reducing mental anxiety, and improving psychological conditions. It also analyzes current challenges including privacy protection, data security, and technological adaptation, providing a reference for future research and application directions in digital pain treatment during the perioperative period.

Keywords: Pain, digital therapy, virtual reality, pain management, cognitive-behavioral therapy
Perioperative Precision Medicine

ISSN: 2957-5443

Volume 2, Issue 4

December 2024

Pages: 124-157

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