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Sara N Edmond is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and a Research Psychologist at the Pain Research, Informatics, Multi-morbidities and Education (PRIME) Center of Innovation, VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Her work bridges clinical psychology and internal medicine, focusing on improving care for patients with chronic pain and complex comorbidities.
- Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duke University (2015); BA in Psychology from University of Maryland (2007); Internship at University of Mississippi Medical Center and G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center (2015); Fellowship at VA Connecticut Healthcare System (2016).
Dr. Edmond’s research centers on enhancing interdisciplinary, team-based approaches to chronic pain care, with a strong emphasis on non-pharmacologic treatments and patient-centered communication. She investigates the intersection of chronic pain and risky substance use, particularly long-term opioid therapy and transitions to buprenorphine. Her work also explores the role of mental health professionals in pain management and the optimization of virtual care models, especially in the context of the pandemic. She has contributed significantly to discussions on diagnostic criteria for ineffective long-term opioid therapy.
Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital health, telehealth implementation, and qualitative studies of patient experiences. Key themes include opioid tapering support via web-based applications, patient perspectives on buprenorphine, and the impact of telehealth delivery systems on patient experience. These works highlight her focus on innovation, patient engagement, and real-world implementation of pain care interventions.
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Dr. Edmond collaborates extensively with researchers such as William Becker, Brent Moore, and Robert Kerns. Her work involves grant-funded research, including contributions to the Pain Management Collaboratory Coordinating Center. She is actively involved in developing and evaluating behavioral and digital interventions to improve pain care delivery, particularly for veteran populations. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary research studios and teams focused on health equity and team science at Yale.