Clinicians' Perceptions and Potential Applications of Robotics for Task Automation in Critical Care: Qualitative Study.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
PMID: 40153785

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Interest in integrating robotics within intensive care units (ICUs) has been propelled by technological advancements, workforce challenges, and heightened clinical demands, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of robotics in ICUs could potentially enhance patient care and operational efficiency amid existing challenges faced by health care professionals, including high workload and decision-making complexities.

Authors

  • Jiafeng Song
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States.
  • Rishika Iytha Sridhar
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Darlene Marie Rogers
    Emory Hillandale Hospital, Lithonia, GA, United States.
  • Cheryl Hiddleson
    eICU Operations, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Carolyn Davis
  • Tina Lynn Holden
    Emory Critical Care Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Shanna Ramsey-Haynes
    Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Lisa Reif
    Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Julie Swann
    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Craig S Jabaley
    Emory Critical Care Center, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Mary Gullatte
    Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
  • Rishikesan Kamaleswaran
    Department of Biomedical Informatics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.

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