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Objectively measuring pain using facial expression: is the technology finally ready?
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 11:47 authored by Thomas Richard Dawes, Ben Eden-Green, Claire Rosten, Julian Giles, Ricardo Governo, Francesca Marcelline, Charles NdukaCurrently, 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.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Accepted version
Journal
Pain ManagementISSN
1758-1869Publisher
Future MedicineExternal DOI
Issue
2Volume
8Page range
105-113Department affiliated with
- BSMS Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes