ONESELF

Description:

ONESELF is an interactive program designed to promote self-management among individuals affected by chronic lower back pain or fibromyalgia syndrome. The program includes a library with information relating to pain management as well as an online gymnasium with videos and descriptions of exercises. The content of the program is tailored to your particular individual needs and video, audio and text based material containing advice from experts is provided (covering topics specifically related to lower back pain and fibromyalgia). You can also participate in forums and chatrooms, and share your story with other users.

Service URL:

http://www.oneself.ch/IT/

Agency Responsible:

Institute of Communication and Health, University of Lugano, Switzerland and Ticino League for the Fight Against Rheumatism .

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation). Tailored information

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules).

Support Option:

Clinical support. And peer support

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Pain. Including people affected by chronic lower back pain and fibromyalgia syndrome

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

Italian.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: With registration.

Contact Details:

via an online form: http://www.oneself.ch/IT/contatti.asp

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

An initial pilot study examined the efficacy of ONESELF among the Italian speaking population in Switzerland. This study involved an early version of the program, targeted specifically at individuals affected by low back pain. Participants were assigned (but not randomised) to either a control or intervention group. Intensity of back pain reported by patients appeared to decrease among the intervention group, but not the control group and there were indications the intervention group were also exercising more and taking pain killers less. However, no tests of statistical significance were reported and as such these findings remain inconclusive.

The additional paper cited below describes the development of the new version of the ONESELF program, including content specifically targeted at individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome and an evaluation of its feasibility and usefulness.

 

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Research paper citations

Evidence evaluation studies:
Schultz, P.J.,Rubinell, S., Hartung, U. (2007) An internet-based approach to enhance self-management of chronic low back pain in the Italian speaking population of Switzerland: results from a pilot study. International Journal of Public Health, 52: 286-294

Additional references:
Camerini, L., Giacobazzi, M., Boneschi, M.,Schultz, P.J., Rubinelli, S. (2010) Design and implementation of a web-based tailored gymnasium to enhance self-management of fibromyalgia. User Modeling and User-Adapted Interaction, 21 (4-5): 485-511