{Reference Type}: Systematic Review
{Title}: Low back pain self-management mobile applications: a systematic review on digital platforms.
{Author}: Cargnin ZA;Schneider DG;Souza MG;Vargas MAO;Tourinho FSV;
{Journal}: Rev Esc Enferm USP
{Volume}: 58
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024
{Factor}: 1.123
{DOI}: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2023-0326en
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To identify and analyze the features and quality of self-management support of mobile applications available in Brazil for chronic low back pain in adults.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A systematic review on the Apple Store® and Google Play® digital platforms. The Self-Management Support Assessment Tool scale was used to assess self-management support and the Institute for Healthcare Informatics Functionality Score scale was used to assess functionality.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Seventeen applications were selected, which included around seven self-management skills. The applications that met the majority of self-management support skills were Pathways, Branch, Pancea, Pain Navigator, and Curable. The Curable, Branch and MoovButh applications had the highest scores, with ten features on the functionality scale.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Some applications have the potential to complement in-person treatment in terms of validity, acceptability and clinical usefulness in pain management. However, barriers such as lack of partnership between healthcare providers and patients, limited evidence-based content, social support, cultural relevance, cost, language, security and privacy can limit their sustained use. PROSPERO Registration: CRD42022382686.