PainNavigator
Digital chronic pain management as an alternative to opioids.
About PainNavigator
PainNavigator is a holistic digital program for chronic pain. Users can engage with daily educational and movement based videos that cover all aspects of chronic pain - from mental to physical, with the ability to track their progress as they go.
The problem
PainNavigator was initially conceived in 2020 as an in person ... developed by a
Our role
Shine Studio was first engaged in June 2021 following PainNavigator's completion of the University of Chicago New Venture Challenge.
My work with PainNavigator included developing and executing a multi-year tech strategy to get from an idea to in the hands of users. This included discovery, design and development of an initial proof of concept web application that was used in a clinical trail to prove efficacy of the program in reducing pain in users.
Outcome
After completing the proof of concept, PainNavigator initiated a clinical trial where over 100 patients used the app.
The results showed highly a positive impact on users with chronic pain.
76%
reduced their pain score
35%
reduction in anxiety and depression
93%
total satisfaction
Following success of the clinical trial, PainNavigator secured additional funding and was accepted into the TechStars Chicago accelerator. Shine Studio provided assistance with hiring PainNavigator's first full time developer and let a successful project transition.
Movement modules
Movement modules cover the exact right exercises and stretches for back pain and include exercises by a doctor of physical therapy.
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Education modules
In line with PainNavigator's holistic approach to pain management, the app guides users through educational modules covering the mental impacts of pain, and introduce wellness strategies and concepts to better navigate recovery.
Users are given a recomended module each day and can move at their own pace, track their progress, and bookmark their favorite units to view later on.
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Progress tracking
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Within the app, Users can create goals, log pain journals, mood journals and track food intake to monitor their progress over time.
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Wellness Coach
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