Active Research Studies

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Research focus areas

The iOUCH Pain Lab focuses on several different research areas in order to improve the assessment and management of pain and other symptoms in children with chronic illnesses.

Shared & self-management of pain

We focus on the creation and utilization of several different methods to control and manage pain. This approach draws on studying the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of pain in youth with chronic and life-threatening conditions.

Innovative technologies

We leverage new and innovative technology to improve the pain experience for youth.

Interprofessional pain education

Building capacity in health-care providers to improve their knowledge and skills for caring for youth living with pain.

Standardized health outcomes

Developing and evaluating standardized tools to measure health outcomes for clinical or research support.

Other studies

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Signature for Pain Recovery in Teens