Are there web based self management strategies for chronic pain ?
['Fibromyalgia Symptom Reduction by Online Behavioral Self-monitoring, ', 'This study aimed to evaluate effects of a web-based, self-monitoring and symptom management system (SMARTLog) that analyzes personal self-monitoring data and delivers data-based feedback over time.', 'Moderate use (3 times weekly x 3 months) increased likelihood of clinically significant improvements in pain, memory, gastrointestinal problems, depression, fatigue, and concentration; heavy use (4.5 times weekly x five months) produced the above plus improvement in stiffness and sleep difficulties.', 'Results suggest that the tailored online chronic pain management program showed promising effects on pain at 1 and 6 months posttreatment and quality of life at 6 months posttreatment in this naturalistic study.', 'Results suggest the potential value of self-management for chronic pain patients and the potential acceptability of web-based delivery of intervention content.', 'Patient involvement can be fostered by web-based applications combining health information with decision support or behaviour change support. These so-called Interactive Health Communication Applications (IHCAs) can reach great numbers of patients at low financial cost and provide information and support at the time, place and learning speed patients prefer.', 'Web-based interventions may also be effective in enhancing self-management for individuals with chronic pain, but little is known about long-term effects. Research on Web-based interventions to support self-management following participation in pain management programs is limited. OBJECTIVE: The aim is to examine the long-term effects of a 4-week smartphone-intervention ']
['Results suggest the potential value of self-management for chronic pain patients and the potential acceptability of web-based delivery of intervention content.  ', 'Yes, there are successful web based self management strategies for chronic pain.']
['yes']