Managed Healthcare Executive September 20, 2024
The future of pain medicine is characterized by treatments and technologies — including virtual reality, AI, wearable tech and psychedelics — that promise to significantly enhance patient care.
Pain medicine is on the cusp of a transformative era driven by a convergence of innovative technologies and novel treatment strategies. An article from the Journal of Pain Research, various emerging modalities, including virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), wearable medical technology, and psychedelics, are reshaping how chronic pain is perceived and managed.
Christopher Robinson, M.D., Ph.D., from the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and colleagues reviewed the potential impact of these advancements on pain management, patient outcomes, and physician education. These include:
- Virtual reality: The...
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