Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study
The aim of the SYRIACA project was to test the capability of a social robot to perform specific tasks in healthcare settings, reducing infection risks for patients and caregivers. The robot was piloted in an Intensive Hematological Unit, where the patients’ and healthcare operators’ acceptability of...
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| author | Michela Falcone Grazia D’Onofrio Giuseppina Iannacone Matteo Steduto Angelo Michele Carella Francesco Giuliani Francesco Ricciardi |
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| description | The aim of the SYRIACA project was to test the capability of a social robot to perform specific tasks in healthcare settings, reducing infection risks for patients and caregivers. The robot was piloted in an Intensive Hematological Unit, where the patients’ and healthcare operators’ acceptability of the robot was evaluated. The robot’s functions, including logistics, surveillance, entertainment, and remote visits, were well accepted. Patients expressed interest in having multiple interactions with the robot, which testifies to its engaging potential and that it provides useful services. During remote visits, the robot reduced perceived stress among patients, alleviating feelings of isolation. The successful implementation of the robot suggests its potential to enhance safety and well-being in healthcare settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e95b4679dea044ce95a703040246a0062023-11-19T18:01:46ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202023-10-012320836510.3390/s23208365Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot StudyMichela Falcone0Grazia D’Onofrio1Giuseppina Iannacone2Matteo Steduto3Angelo Michele Carella4Francesco Giuliani5Francesco Ricciardi6Research and Innovation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyHealth Department, Clinical Psychology Service, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyResearch and Innovation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyHaematological Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyHaematological Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyResearch and Innovation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyResearch and Innovation Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyThe aim of the SYRIACA project was to test the capability of a social robot to perform specific tasks in healthcare settings, reducing infection risks for patients and caregivers. The robot was piloted in an Intensive Hematological Unit, where the patients’ and healthcare operators’ acceptability of the robot was evaluated. The robot’s functions, including logistics, surveillance, entertainment, and remote visits, were well accepted. Patients expressed interest in having multiple interactions with the robot, which testifies to its engaging potential and that it provides useful services. During remote visits, the robot reduced perceived stress among patients, alleviating feelings of isolation. The successful implementation of the robot suggests its potential to enhance safety and well-being in healthcare settings.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/20/8365roboticsassistive roboticsintensive hematological unitlogisticssurveillancerobot entertainment |
| spellingShingle | Michela Falcone Grazia D’Onofrio Giuseppina Iannacone Matteo Steduto Angelo Michele Carella Francesco Giuliani Francesco Ricciardi Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study Sensors robotics assistive robotics intensive hematological unit logistics surveillance robot entertainment |
| title | Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study |
| title_full | Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study |
| title_short | Evaluating the Use of a Robot in a Hematological Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study |
| title_sort | evaluating the use of a robot in a hematological intensive care unit a pilot study |
| topic | robotics assistive robotics intensive hematological unit logistics surveillance robot entertainment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/20/8365 |
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