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Robots in Healthcare: a Scoping Review
Ahmed Ashraf Morgan1, Jordan Abdi1, Mohammed A Q Syed2
1Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Current Robotics Reports
|October 31, 2022
Summary
Robots are increasingly used in healthcare for surgery and rehabilitation. This review identifies 10 key roles for robots across various clinical settings, highlighting their growing importance in patient care.
Area of Science:
- Robotics in Medicine
- Healthcare Technology Integration
Background:
- Robots are increasingly adopted in healthcare settings.
- Technological advancements enable robots to perform complex tasks.
- Robots can enhance patient care and support healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of robots in healthcare.
- To identify the types of robots utilized in healthcare.
- To determine the deployment locations of healthcare robots.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review methodology.
- Systematic search of relevant literature.
- Analysis of robot applications in diverse clinical environments.
Main Results:
- Robots are employed in 10 primary roles within healthcare.
- Surgical and rehabilitation/mobility are the predominant robotic applications.
- Robots are utilized across various settings, including surgical theaters, rehabilitation units, hospital wards, and pharmacies.
Conclusions:
- Robots play diverse and significant roles in modern healthcare.
- Future healthcare will likely see increased use of telepresence robots.
- Infrastructure development is crucial for supporting advanced robotic applications in healthcare.
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