Uncovering age-related differences in communication by people with persistent pain when interacting with a pain history assessment chatbot in Australia: an exploratory mixed-methods study using a comparative analysis
The results of this study provide insights into age-related differences in communication and preferences when using technology to communicate about persistent pain. Future research exploring individualised age-related approaches to pain assessment, supported by the findings of this study, in comparison to current standardised assessments administered by clinicians are warranted.
Authors
- Jennifer Strong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9367-8755)
- David Ireland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2189-4624)
- Elizabeth Hay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6499-5519)
- Lyza Burvill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7856-4511)
- Daria Westerman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8845-3984)
- Tanya Rose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5357-8426)
- Nicole Andrews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7739-1738)
- Andrew Claus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4030-9697)
- Pranavie Vijayakumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0570-8804)
- Mikaela Schlumpf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7372-3689)
Institutions
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (AU)
- Queensland Health (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (AU)
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (AU)
- Metro South Health (AU)
- Australian e-Health Research Centre (AU)
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-104984
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00