Robotics in Nursing: A Scoping Review.

Journal: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Published Date: Sep 27, 2018

Abstract

PURPOSE: Driven by the shortage in qualified nurses and the high percentage of aging populations, the past decade has witnessed a significant growth in the use of robots in nursing, especially in countries like Japan. This article is a scoping review of the different tracks in which robots are used in nursing. Whereas assistive robots are used for physical care, including service and monitoring tasks, social assistive robots focus on the cognitive and emotional well-being of patients in need of companionship.

Authors

  • Noel Maalouf
    Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
  • Abbas Sidaoui
    PhD Student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Imad H Elhajj
    Vascular Medicine Program, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Riad el Solh, PO Box 11-023, Beirut, 11072020, Lebanon.
  • Daniel Asmar
    Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

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