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Artificial Intelligence and Pain Medicine: An Introduction
Jonathan M Hagedorn1, Tony K George2, Rohit Aiyer3
1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Journal of Pain Research
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers significant benefits for pain medicine, including enhanced disease recognition and treatment selection. Understanding AI definitions and applications is crucial for physicians as this technology becomes more integrated into healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare technology
- Medical informatics
- Pain medicine
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) has a long history but is recently gaining traction in healthcare.
- AI integration in medicine promises advancements in disease recognition, treatment, and operational efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide pain medicine physicians with an overview of artificial intelligence.
- To define key AI concepts and present potential clinical applications relevant to pain medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of AI concepts.
- Identification of AI use cases applicable to pain medicine.
Main Results:
- AI is expected to improve disease recognition and treatment selection in pain medicine.
- Key AI definitions and potential clinical applications were outlined.
Conclusions:
- Pain medicine professionals need to be informed about AI definitions and its clinical uses.
- AI adoption in pain medicine holds potential for improved patient care and outcomes.
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