Redesigning rehabilitation to treat persistent post-surgical pain

This thesis highlights that severe persistent pain can affect one in seven people in the three years post-knee replacement for osteoarthritis. With pain persisting due to a mix of biopsychosocial factors, complex treatments are required, but few have been researched. Translational research led to the design and development of Kneed, a digital pain rehabilitation self-management program specific for people with pain post-knee replacement. Sixty older Australians with moderate to severe pain were recruited through social media to participate in a pilot randomised controlled trial. Most participants found Kneed found to be acceptable, usable and effective for their pain and function.