Clinicians’ Perceptions and Potential Applications of Robotics for Task Automation in Critical Care: Qualitative Study
Our findings indicate a significant opportunity to use robotic systems to perform noncomplex tasks in ICUs, thereby potentially improving efficiency and reducing staff burden. Clinicians largely view robots as supportive tools rather than substitutes for human expertise. However, concerns persist regarding privacy, patient safety, and the loss of human touch, particularly for tasks requiring high-level clinical decision-making. Future research should involve broader, more diverse clinician samples and investigate the long-term impact of robotic assistance on patient outcomes while also incorporating patient perspectives to ensure ethical, patient-centered adoption of robotic technology.
Authors
- Rishikesan Kamaleswaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8366-4811)
- Lisa Reif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7453-8459)
- Darlene Rogers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-7368)
- Craig S. Jabaley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6687-3953)
- Tina Lynn Holden
- Mary Gullatte
- Cheryl Hiddleson
- R. Sridhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8070-5511)
- Carolyn Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0760-1381)
- J. Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9699-1029)
- John P. Swann
- Shanna Ramsey-Haynes
Institutions
- Georgia Institute of Technology (US)
- Emory Healthcare (US)
- Emory University (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Emory and Henry College (US)
- Emory University Hospital Midtown (US)
- Emory University Hospital (US)
- Saint Joseph's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/62957
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01