Trusted by 2,000+ care providers. 20M+ pain assessments completed.
Why care teams trust PainChek®
Clinically proven
Validated through clinical studies in North America and Australia, supporting accurate and consistent pain assessment in real-world care settings.
Improves care outcomes
Independently evaluated to support earlier pain detection, improved pain management outcomes, and greater operational efficiency.
Globally trusted
Used in clinical care across Canada, Australia, the UK and New Zealand since 2017, with 17M+ pain assessments completed worldwide.
Regulatory-cleared medical device
Approved for use as a medical device in Canada, Australia, the US, EU, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK.
Supports clinical expertise
Enables care teams to make informed, consistent, and personalised pain assessment and care decisions.
Seamless integration
Point-of-care, time-stamped assessments flow directly into eMAR and EHR platforms in real time, supporting continuity of care and auditability.
How PainChek® works: Giving a voice to those who cannot reliably verbalize their pain
Available on smartphones and tablets, PainChek® combines evidence-based technology with clinical insight to deliver better outcomes.
- Identify pain for individuals with communication challenges.
- Establish consistent, evidence‑based pain management.
- Equip care teams with real‑time, actionable insights.
All data (no facial images) is securely stored in the PainChek® cloud portal, enabling teams to track pain trends over time and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Case study: St. Michael’s Health Group - leading the way with PainChek®
Earlier and more accurate pain detection
Better-targeted pain management
Rapid reduction in pain and distress
Greater clinical confidence and consistency
Increased reassurance for families
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“PainChek® has transformed care in our home. It not only enhances the quality of life for residents living with dementia or who are non-verbal, but it also improves the work experience for our staff. The app makes assessments quick, accurate, and simple—moving us away from paper-based systems to a tool that’s both efficient and easy to use.”
– Kathy Fortunat, CEO at Sherwood Care, Sherwood Park, Canada
See how PainChek® is transforming pain management globally
Backed by eight years of international clinical use and millions of assessments across thousands of facilities, PainChek® is redefining how care teams identify and respond to pain — particularly in residents who cannot self-report.
The proven outcomes you’ll find in this brochure:
- Medication optimization.
- Safety and quality care.
- Resident well-being.
- Operational benefits.
Integration partners
PainChek® integrates seamlessly into existing care workflows, with time-stamped assessments flowing directly into clinical records and care systems in real time.
Frequently Asked Questions
PainChek® supports care teams in assessing pain in people living with moderate to severe dementia who cannot verbalize their pain, those who can self-report, and those who fluctuate between the two.
PainChek® uses evidence-based AI technology to automatically detect facial micro-expressions that indicate pain, along with digital checklists to record carer observations of other pain-related features.
This information is combined to determine the individual’s pain intensity – none, mild, moderate, or severe.
All assessment data (but no facial images) is securely stored in PainChek®’s cloud portal, enabling continuous tracking of pain trends and treatment effectiveness.
Detailed reports from PainChek® Analytics provide actionable insights, helping healthcare professionals understand how pain is experienced and tailor a personalized approach to care.
Yes. The integration with CMS providers supports the delivery of quality care for residents in aged care facilities. This means that all pain assessments are automatically uploaded in real-time, with no double handling of data — giving back critical time to clinical staff.
Yes, PainChek® is approved for use as a medical device in Canada, Australia, the US, EU, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the UK.
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