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From Healthcare Technology to Care Robot-Literate Practitioners
Tuuli Turja1, Anna-Aurora Kork2
1Tampere University, Tampere Finland.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 17, 2025
Summary
Healthcare practitioners need specialized care robot literacy (CRL) to effectively use AI-driven robots. This study explores the necessary socio-temporal factors and development steps for integrating these technologies safely and ethically into healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare technology
- Human-robot interaction
- Occupational science
Background:
- Existing health technology literacies are insufficient for care robot literacy (CRL).
- Healthcare is increasingly adopting mobile, AI-driven mechatronic devices.
- Occupational and ethical standards must align with new technology integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define care robot literacy (CRL) as an occupational asset for healthcare practitioners.
- To discuss the socio-temporal preconditions for developing CRL.
- To outline further steps for fostering CRL among healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Literature synthesis on health technology and care robots.
- Analysis of socio-temporal factors influencing technology adoption in healthcare.
- Discussion of occupational and ethical considerations for AI in healthcare.
Main Results:
- Care robot literacy (CRL) is crucial for effective human-robot interaction in healthcare settings.
- Specific socio-temporal conditions are identified as essential for developing CRL.
- A framework for advancing CRL among healthcare practitioners is proposed.
Conclusions:
- Developing robust care robot literacy (CRL) is vital for the safe and ethical integration of AI-driven technologies in healthcare.
- Addressing socio-temporal factors is key to enhancing practitioners' ability to work with care robots.
- Further research and training are needed to establish comprehensive CRL standards.
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