Evaluating the potential of Whatsapp-based interventions for chronic knee pain management in older adults: a systematic review

Sulaiman, Suliza and Aris, Aishairma and Tanjung, Dudut and Mahat, Nur Ain and Firdaus, Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi and Nik Mohd Hatta, Nik Noor Kaussar and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil (2025) Evaluating the potential of Whatsapp-based interventions for chronic knee pain management in older adults: a systematic review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (SUPP 6). pp. 293-301. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Intoduction: The prevalence of chronic knee pain in older adults is increasing, posing significant public health challenges, including economic, mental, and social burdens. While pharmacological treatments are common, non-pharmacological interventions like exercise and self-management are gaining attention. This study reviews the feasibility of using WhatsApp-based interventions for managing chronic knee pain in older adults. WhatsApp has shown promise in enhancing health education, disease awareness, and treatment adherence. Method: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, EBSCo, ProQuest, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, covering July to October 2023. Results: Four randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were analysed, though none utilised WhatsApp for delivering interventions. Reduction in pain scores or improvement in functional mobility observed in the reviewed interventions. Conclusion: Findings indicate that self-management and exercise interventions benefit older adults with chronic knee pain, but long-term effects remain uncertain. This review suggests exploring WhatsApp-based interventions as a potential strategy to promote patient-centred care and supporting self-management in this population. Further research is needed to determine their efficacy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chronic pain, knee pain, Aged, Self-management, Mobile Applications
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing > RT120.A-Z Other special types of nursing, A-Z R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing > RT90.7 Primary nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies
Depositing User:	Dr Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan
Date Deposited:	11 Aug 2025 16:58
Last Modified:	11 Aug 2025 16:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122547

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