A gamified mobile health intervention for children in day surgery care: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Aims: To describe a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial which will evaluate the effectiveness of a gamified mobile health intervention for children in whole day surgery care.Design: A study protocol for a two-arm randomized controlled trial.Methods: Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention group (N = 62), in which patients receive routine care and play a mobile game designed for children or the control group (N = 62), in which patients receive routine care, including a mobile phone application that supports parents during the care path. The primary outcome is children's pre-operative anxiety, while the secondary outcome measures included fear and postoperative pain, along with parental satisfaction and anxiety. Data collection started in August 2020. Results:The results of the ongoing randomized controlled trial will determine whether the developed gamified mobile health intervention can be recommended for hospital use, and whether it could be used to educate children about their surgical treatment to decrease anxiety.

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A gamified mobile health intervention for children in day surgery care: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Rantala

Vuorinen

Koivisto

et al. 2021

Nursing Open

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Gamification Mobile Applications: A Literature Review of Empirical Studies

Yang

Gottlieb

2023

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

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„Digital therapeutics” in musculoskeletal pain management: a narrative review of Gamification, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality approaches

Ciubean,

Popa,

Ciortea

et al. 2024

Balneo and PRM Research Journal

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This review aims at highlighting the potential of the „digital therapeutics” as adjuncts to traditional physical medicine and rehabilitation methods, to explore the clinical effects and relevance of using them in the rehabilitation of patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain, acute or chronic, and to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies can improve pain management, enhance rehabilitation outcomes, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients. A comprehensive analysis of existing literature, clinical trials, and observational studies was conducted to assess the benefits and outcomes associated with rehabilitation interventions in this specific patient population. Multiple studies have suggested that „digital therapeutics” in musculoskeletal pain management have the potential to complement traditional interventions, improve treatment outcomes, and enhance patient engagement. Gamification, virtual reality and augmented reality are promising tools for managing musculoskeletal pain, offering innovative approaches to pain relief, rehabilitation, assessment, education, and remote care delivery. Keywords: digital therapeutics; musculoskeletal pain; gamification; virtual reality; augmented reality

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A gamified mobile health intervention for children in day surgery care: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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