Elizabeth Hay
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Dr. Elizabeth Hay is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital health and chronic pain management, with a primary focus on developing accessible, patient-centered technologies for pain assessment and education. Her most notable contribution is the creation and pilot testing of "Dolores," a pain history assessment and education chatbot, which represents a significant advancement in leveraging conversational agents for chronic pain care. This work, published in 2023 and already garnering 17 citations, demonstrates the potential of AI-driven tools to deliver pain neuroscience education and support across diverse age groups. Dr. Hay’s research addresses a critical gap in contemporary pain management by making evidence-based education more scalable and engaging for patients. Her findings on the acceptability of Dolores across age populations highlight her commitment to inclusive health technology design. As an emerging leader in digital therapeutics, Dr. Hay is shaping how conversational agents can transform chronic pain care, offering new pathways for patient education and self-management that are both innovative and practical.
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