Table 4.

Results from the initial survey with persons with chronic pain (n=7) regarding the desired content and functions of SWEPPE^a.

Questions, desired content, and topics of interest			Rating of importance, median (IQR)
An application for people with chronic pain and their employer as support for return to work (SWEPPE) would be interesting
	To keep me motivated	10 (9-10)
	To follow and focus on my progress	9 (7-10)
	To keep track of my health status	8 (8-10)
	To keep track of my work situation	8 (4-10)
	To get inspiration from others	8 (59)
Important information to know about the application
	Security details or privacy information	10 (8-10)
	How to optimize usability	8 (8-10)
	Where information in the app comes from	8 (8-10)
Desired content or topics of information in SWEPPE
	Pain and coping with pain	10 (9-10)
	Stress and coping	9 (8-10)
	Work and work ability	9 (7-10)
	Ergonomics	9 (6-10)
	Thoughts and feelings	8 (8-9)
	Balance in daily activities	8 (8-10)
	Coping during hard times	8 (8-9)
	Healthy lifestyle	8 (7-10)
	Others’ experiences of coping with chronic pain	8 (7-9)
	Workplace adaptation	8 (8-9)
	Communication, relations, social support	7 (6-9)
Desired functions in SWEPPE
	Setting goals	9 (8-10)
	Communicate with a coach	9 (7-10)
	FAQ (frequently asked questions) available	8 (7-9)
	Tips on workplace adaptation	8 (7-9)
	Communicate information with my employer	8 (7-9)
Important functions SWEPPE should have
	Push notifications	9 (2-10)
	Adaptive functions	8 (7-9)
	Adaptive design	8 (6-8)
	Download information	6 (5-10)
Preferred health aspects to record in SWEPPE or receive information about from employee
	Pain	10 (10-10)
	Sleep	10 (8-10)
	Physical activity	10 (8-10)
	Work situation	10 (6-10)
	Balanced life situation	8 (7-10)
	Workload	7 (5-9)

^aSWEPPE: Sustainable Worker Digital Support for Persons With Chronic Pain and Their Employers.