Automatic detection of pain

What is it about?

In this paper we introduce the TAME Pain project. The project aims to develop an algorithm capable of detecting non-verbal patients level of pain during treatment through the use of bioacoustic markers. In doing so, we aim to empower non-verbal patients.

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Photo by Marius Masalar on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This research is important because pain detection currently largely depends on subjective pain assessment performed by medical professionals. However, stroke patients, children, and non-native speakers of the practioner's language are three examples of patients who may not be able to verbalise their level of acute pain during treatment. The proposed system aims to give medical practioners an easy tool to help them when assessing pain in these patient groups.