November 23, 2023
The pilot involved patients interacting with forms and a text message service, allowing them to assess their pain regularly and use the information to make choices about how they manage it. It also promoted the use of evidence-based, non-medication therapies for joint replacement patients such as music therapy, breathing exercises and guided imagery. Following the feasibility study, the team is shaping the development of an app for patients that will be part of further clinical trials. The developers received support through innovation hub Volta, federal programs and grants from Invest Nova Scotia to continue the development of the program into an app for patient use.