Rachelle Lee-Krueger
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Rachelle Lee-Krueger is a leading researcher in pediatric pain management and child health psychology, with a particular focus on technology-assisted interventions. Her most cited work, a 2021 randomized-controlled trial, demonstrated that the humanoid robot MEDi®—programmed to teach deep breathing—significantly reduced children’s pain and fear during intravenous line placement, a common yet distressing medical procedure. This study, garnering 15 citations, represents a pivotal contribution to the emerging field of robot-assisted pediatric care, offering a scalable, engaging alternative to pharmacological or distraction-based methods. Lee-Krueger’s research bridges child development, behavioral coping strategies, and human-robot interaction, showing how interactive technology can transform acute pain experiences. Her work has been recognized for its clinical relevance, influencing protocols in pediatric hospitals and inspiring further studies on robotic interventions for procedural anxiety. By combining rigorous experimental design with real-world applicability, Lee-Krueger has established herself as a key figure in advancing non-pharmacological pain management, with implications for improving healthcare experiences for children worldwide.
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