The Role of Digital Health in Managing Chronic Pain

Irakoze Mukamana S.

School of Applied Health Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Chronic pain, which affects almost a billion people worldwide, is a major health concern that places a large cost strain on healthcare systems. Traditional pain management strategies frequently fall short, demanding novel alternatives. Telemedicine, mobile health applications, and remote monitoring tools are all examples of digital health technologies that show promise for chronic pain management. This study examines the present issues in chronic pain treatment, the importance of digital health treatments, and the efficacy of evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and machine learning for personalised care. Patients suffering from chronic pain now have new hope thanks to digital health solutions that allow for patient self-management, real-time monitoring, and enhanced access to care. Through evaluating clinical trials and research findings, this review sheds light on the future potential and opportunities for incorporating digital health technologies into chronic pain care.

Keywords: Chronic Pain, Digital Health, Telemedicine, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Remote Monitoring.

CITE AS: Irakoze Mukamana S. (2024). The Role of Digital Health in Managing Chronic Pain. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY 3(2):34-37. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJPP/2024/323437