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. 2020 Jan 21;22(1):e15889. doi: 10.2196/15889

Table 4.

Results from workshops with collaborating partners (N=14).

Content needs and topics Rationale
Reliable, trustworthy, evidence-based knowledge Provide evidence-based, trustworthy information to patients, giving them a better alternative to online forums and other nonscientific channels
Focus on psychological health Increase patient’s awareness of the association between chronic pain and psychological challenges
Activity pacing Support patients in implementing activity pacing strategies in everyday life, including through exercises
Self-assessment/registrations Increase awareness about personal activities and positive/negative health behavior (eg, amount of sleep and physical activity)
Communication Include advice on how to best communicate personal struggles, potentially adding direct contact with health care professionals as a functionality
Social support Adding some form of option for social contact with peers