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ManagingLife's Innovative Digital Psychology Intervention

ManagingLife, a pioneering force in digital pain management, has unveiled an innovative self-guided psychology intervention as part of its Manage My Pain platform. This initiative aims to assist individuals in navigating the challenges associated with post-surgical pain while simultaneously reducing their reliance on opioids.

The new program emerged from a collaborative effort with pain psychologists and real patients over the course of the last year. It is designed to be user-friendly and is underpinned by substantial evidence. The program includes four self-guided modules, each lasting 15 minutes, based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The modules aid users in comprehending and adapting to their pain through:

• - Clear explanations of vital concepts in pain psychology.
• - Interactive tools that maintain user engagement throughout.
• - Practical mindfulness and breathing exercises aimed at fostering valuable coping strategies.

This program aims to tackle a significant barrier in pain management: the prevalent shortage of trained pain psychologists who can administer ACT-informed treatments. By providing a scalable, cost-effective, and easily accessible digital solution, ManagingLife aspires to broaden the reach of pain psychology benefits to a larger audience of patients and healthcare facilities.

Tahir Janmohamed, CEO of ManagingLife, expressed optimism regarding the potential impact of this program, particularly for individuals who have recently undergone surgery and lack access to a pain psychologist. “We believe that this enhancement to our platform will significantly benefit those who are struggling with pain management,” he stated.

In conjunction with this launch, ManagingLife is initiating a randomized-controlled trial (RCT) led by esteemed pain researchers, Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Max Slepian. The study's purpose is to assess how effectively patients engage with the intervention and measure its success in diminishing pain intensity and pain-related disability scores.

Dr. Clarke emphasizes the challenges associated with post-surgical pain management and the necessity of effective strategies: “Managing post-surgical pain is a critical issue, and poorly managed pain often results in the prolonged use of opioids. This intervention has the potential to transform care delivery for both patients and healthcare providers, equipping them with psychological tools that are otherwise inaccessible.”

This innovative program enhances the existing features of the Manage My Pain platform, which already includes various tools for:

• - Tracking pain and related activities to identify patterns and trends in less than a minute.
• - Visualizing data through graphs and charts to discern what influences the pain experience.
• - Generating detailed pain reports for healthcare providers, facilitating better communication.
• - Accessing educational materials that explain pain management strategies and insights from experts.

The randomized-controlled trial is kicking off today, marking a significant step towards wider acceptance and integration of this intervention in clinical settings.

For further details about ManagingLife and its new self-guided pain psychology program, visit www.managinglife.com.

About ManagingLife

ManagingLife is committed to aiding individuals in managing their pain effectively. Its flagship solution, Manage My Pain, is already deployed by thousands of patients and healthcare providers globally to monitor pain levels, enhance communication, and improve patient care outcomes. The company collaborates with healthcare systems, pain clinics, and researchers to better assess and manage pain, function, and medication use. More information is available on managinglife.com.