Michel W. Coppieters
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About
Dr. Michel W. Coppieters is a leading researcher in geriatric pain management, with a focused expertise on improving pain assessment and treatment for individuals with dementia. His major contributions center on the intersection of technology and compassionate care, specifically through the validation and implementation of the PainChek application—a digital tool that uses facial expression analysis to identify pain in non-verbal residents. Dr. Coppieters has pioneered the use of social robots, such as PARO (a therapeutic seal robot), as a non-pharmacological intervention to alleviate chronic pain and distress in residential aged care facilities. His work, including highly cited studies from 2021 to 2024 (with papers accumulating 12–15 citations each), demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of these integrated approaches. Notably, his qualitative research has provided deep insights into the practical challenges and benefits of implementing such technologies in real-world settings. By bridging artificial intelligence, robotics, and geriatric nursing, Dr. Coppieters is transforming how chronic pain is recognized and managed in vulnerable populations, offering a dignified, evidence-based path forward for dementia care.
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