J. Lawrence Marsh
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About
J. Lawrence Marsh is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of orthopedic trauma, digital health, and behavioral medicine. His work centers on leveraging mobile technology to improve postoperative outcomes and patient communication. Marsh’s most impactful contribution is the development and testing of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) delivered via an automated mobile phone messaging robot. His landmark 2020 randomized controlled trial (64 citations) demonstrated that this novel intervention significantly decreases postoperative opioid use in orthopedic trauma patients, offering a scalable, non-pharmacological approach to pain management. This builds on his foundational 2017 study (29 citations), which established the feasibility of using automated messaging to maintain high response rates with traditionally hard-to-reach trauma patients. By merging evidence-based psychological principles with accessible mobile technology, Marsh has created a practical tool to address the opioid crisis and enhance patient engagement. His work is notable for translating complex behavioral interventions into real-world, low-cost solutions that can be deployed directly through patients’ phones, representing a significant advance in postoperative care and digital therapeutics.
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