AI and therapy ease chronic pain without opioids - Futurity

You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain supported by artificial intelligence can yield the same results as programs delivered by therapists, a new study shows. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective alternative to opioid painkillers for managing chronic pain. But getting patients to complete those programs is challenging, especially because psychotherapy often requires multiple sessions and mental health specialists are scarce. AI-supported therapy requires substantially less clinician time, making it more accessible to patients, the researchers report.