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Dr. Sarah Curtis is a leading researcher in pediatric emergency medicine, with a focused expertise in non-pharmacological pain and distress management for children undergoing painful medical procedures. Her major contribution lies in pioneering the use of humanoid robot-based distraction therapy. Through a landmark randomized controlled trial (2020, 47 citations), she demonstrated that interactive robots can significantly reduce children's pain and distress during intravenous insertions in the emergency department—a procedure children often identify as extremely painful. This work addresses a critical gap, as distraction therapy is not yet standard of care in North America. Her research, supported by detailed study protocols (2018, 15 citations) and multiple trial presentations (2019, 9 and 3 citations), provides compelling evidence for integrating innovative technology into routine pediatric care. Dr. Curtis’s work has the potential to transform the pediatric ED experience, offering a scalable, engaging, and effective tool to mitigate the lasting negative consequences of procedural pain. Her findings are a vital resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare systems seeking to improve child and family-centered care.
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