Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training

Patrick Fuller; Sara Kennedy; Matthew Ball; Holden Duffie; Melanie Gainey; Qi Luo; Anjali Joseph; Alfredo Carbonell; Jackie S. Cha

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104403

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Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training

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Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training

Patrick Fuller, Sara Kennedy, Matthew Ball, Holden Duffie, Melanie Gainey, Qi Luo, Anjali Joseph, Alfredo Carbonell and Jackie S. Cha

Applied ergonomics, Vol.122, p.104403

01/2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104403

PMID: 39418740

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Abstract

This study aims to explore adoption barriers from three aspects critical to facilitating robotic-assisted-surgery (RAS) adoption: the human-robot-interaction, built-environment, and training. Guidelines for research and design are identified from these perspectives. This study consisted of three phases: 1) surveys to RAS stakeholders and a crowd-sourcing survey; 2) stakeholder focus groups; and 3) a workshop with subject-matter experts to prioritize future research for RAS. Barriers from the human-robot-interaction perspective include hesitancy among clinicians to trust automation and physical discomfort during prolonged RAS. Barriers impeding communication and workflow disruptions were identified considering the built-environment. Training barriers were exemplified by varying curriculums from formal (courses) to informal (peer training) for surgeons. Crowd-sourced survey results suggest socio-economic status plays a role in RAS perception. Design guidelines include: 1) improved ergonomics; 2) deliberate introduction of automation; 3) sufficient in-room storage for prospective operating rooms; and 4) the development of compact RAS devices for older/smaller rooms.

Robotic surgery

Surgical nurses

Surgical technicians

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Title: Subtitle: Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption: Perspectives from stakeholders and the general population on human-interaction, built environment, and training
Creators: Patrick Fuller - Clemson University
Sara Kennedy - Clemson University
Matthew Ball - Clemson University
Holden Duffie - Clemson University
Melanie Gainey - University of South Carolina
Qi Luo - Clemson University
Anjali Joseph - Clemson University
Alfredo Carbonell - University of South Carolina
Jackie S. Cha - Clemson University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Applied ergonomics, Vol.122, p.104403
DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2024.104403
PMID: 39418740
NLM abbreviation: Appl Ergon
ISSN: 0003-6870
eISSN: 1872-9126
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Language: English
Date published: 01/2025
Academic Unit: Business Analytics
Record Identifier: 9984938142902771

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