Proposed Topic (Most preferred): :
Staff Engagement and Empowerment (motivating staff / teamwork / work revamp tackling manpower issue / staff wellness / OSH / retention)
Proposed Topic (Second preferred): :
Clinical Safety and Quality Service III (Projects aiming at quality service to patients and their carers)
Authors (including presenting author) :
CHAN LH (1), CHAN OL(1), LCWF(1)
Affiliation :
(1) Anaesthesiology and Operating Theatre Services, Kwong Wah Hospital
Introduction :
Learning is an everyday activity especially for chronic pain patients. In Hong Kong, there is an increasing popularity and acceptance for people to use smartphone. The “HA Go Prescription” under “HA Go” mobile apps has been launched. Mobile health leverages mobile technology to improve access to healthcare, enhance patient engagement and facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Objectives :
The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of a nurse prescription for chronic pain patients on electronic education, including a pilot study of the intervention outcomes.
Methodology :
This study was conducted in all HA Pain Nurse clinics for patients referred for life style modification and patient empowerment from 8-28 June 2023 inclusive. An e-book, seven animated videos and leaflets were adopted in HA Go. Patients with/ without HA Go mobile apps were recruited systematically.
Result & Outcome :
A pilot study of the intervention outcomes was also performed. 545 patients were recruited, age from 20-96; F:M ratio = 180(33%):365(67%); patients prescribed HA Go: not prescribed HA Go ratio: 306(56%): 239(44%). The top three most prescribed topics were “痛症實用小貼士”book, “Flare up management” and “Pacing technique” animated videos. In the HA Go non-user group, age over 60 (n=138,58%) were reported; 158(66%) patients reported they had not installed HA Go app. 50(21%) patients reported that materials were not valuable. 18(8%) patients refused to use HA Go.
The study findings indicate that the intervention is feasible. The area of impact was that this preliminary study can enlighten the way for future patient care.
Mobile health including animations and written information have the potential to transform healthcare delivery by making it more accessible, efficient, and patient-centered. Further studies are needed to explore the effectiveness and patient competence after learning. The utilization rate of HA Go could be improved.
