Christoforou, Eftychios G. and Avgousti, Sotiris and Ramdani, Nacim and Novales, Cyril and Panayides, Andreas S. (2020) The Upcoming Role for Nursing and Assistive Robotics: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead. Frontiers in Digital Health, 2. ISSN 2673-253X
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Abstract
As an integral part of patient care, nursing is required to constantly adapt to changes in the healthcare system, as well as the wider financial and societal environment. Among the key factors driving these changes is the aging of population. Combined with an existing shortage of nursing and caregiving professionals, accommodating for the patients and elderly needs within hospitals, elderly-care facilities and at a home setting, becomes a societal challenge. Amongst the technological solutions that have evolved in response to these developments, nursing and assistive robotics claim a pivotal role. The objective of the present study is to provide an overview of today's landscape in nursing and assistive robotics, highlighting the benefits associated with adopting such solutions in standard clinical practice. At the same time, to identify existing challenges and limitations that essentially outline the area's future directions. Beyond technological innovation, the manuscript also investigates the end-users' angle, being a crucial parameter in the success of robotics solutions operating within a healthcare environment. In this direction, the results of a survey designed to capture the nursing professionals' perspective toward more informed robotics design and development are presented.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Open Article Repository > Multidisciplinary |
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Date Deposited: | 05 Jan 2023 09:49 |
Last Modified: | 14 Mar 2024 04:56 |
URI: | http://journal.251news.co.in/id/eprint/8 |