Dr. Sylvie Lafrenaye

Professor

Biography

Sylvie Lafrenaye is a professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Université de Sherbrooke, where she has dedicated her career to advancing the field of pediatrics. With extensive experience in academia since 1989, she has been actively involved in research, particularly focusing on the impact of pain invisibility on patient-centered care, empathetic attitudes, and chronic pain management. Her contributions to medical literature include collaboration on works such as 'Impact Pain Invisibility Patient-Centered Care Empathetic Attitude Chronic Pain Management' published in Pain Research Management. Sylvie is committed to improving health outcomes for children and families through innovative approaches to understanding and managing pain within pediatric populations. Her ongoing research endeavors highlight the importance of empathetic care in medical practice, ensuring that patients receive the attention and understanding they deserve.

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