Lisa Hartling
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5
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78
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About
Lisa Hartling is a leading researcher in pediatric health evidence and knowledge synthesis, with a particular focus on improving children’s experiences during painful medical procedures. Her most impactful work explores the use of humanoid robot-based distraction to reduce pain and distress during venipuncture in emergency departments. In a landmark randomized trial (2020, 47 citations), she demonstrated that interactive robots can significantly alleviate children’s distress during intravenous insertions—a procedure often cited as one of the most painful for pediatric patients. This work addresses a critical gap, as distraction therapy is not yet standard care in North American EDs. Hartling’s research has been published in top journals and presented at major conferences, including the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. Beyond robotics, she has contributed to the methodology of systematic reviews, notably examining the role of automation and artificial intelligence in evidence synthesis (2022, 4 citations). Her work bridges cutting-edge technology with compassionate, evidence-based pediatric care, making her a pioneer in both child health innovation and research methodology.
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- 4Friend or Foe? The Role of Robots in Systematic Reviews4 citations · 2022
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