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Objectively measuring pain using facial expression: is the technology finally ready?

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posted on 2023-06-09, 11:47 authored by Thomas Richard Dawes, Ben Eden-Green, Claire Rosten, Julian Giles, Ricardo Governo, Francesca Marcelline, Charles Nduka
Currently, clinicians observe pain-related behaviors and use patient self-report measures in order to determine pain severity. This paper reviews the evidence when facial expression is used as a measure of pain. We review the literature reporting the relevance of facial expression as a diagnostic measure, which facial movements are indicative of pain, and whether such movements can be reliably used to measure pain. We conclude that although the technology for objective pain measurement is not yet ready for use in clinical settings, the potential benefits to patients in improved pain management, combined with the advances being made in sensor technology and artificial intelligence, provide opportunities for research and innovation.

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Publication status

  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Pain Management

ISSN

1758-1869

Publisher

Future Medicine

Issue

2

Volume

8

Page range

105-113

Department affiliated with

  • BSMS Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-01-26

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2019-02-22

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-01-26

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