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ArticleComputational and structural biotechnology journal2024

Testing scenarios for using telepresence robots in healthcare settings.

Janika Leoste, Kadri Strömberg-Järvis, Tarmo Robal, Kristel Marmor, Katrin Kangur, Anne-Mari Rebane

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Article in Computational and structural biotechnology journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
10.9field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Janika LeosteTallinn University, Narva rd 25, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia.
Kadri Strömberg-JärvisTallinn Health Care College, Kännu 67, 13418 Tallinn, Eestonia.
Tarmo RobalTallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia.
Kristel MarmorTallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia.
Katrin KangurTallinn University of Technology, Ehitajate tee 5, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia.
Anne-Mari RebaneTallinn Health Care College, Kännu 67, 13418 Tallinn, Eestonia.
Tallinn University of Technology · EETallinn Health Care College · EE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The ageing global population puts heavy pressure on healthcare systems everywhere. Addressing ageing-related chronic conditions requires employment of novel innovative solutions. Telehealth technologies, including telepresence robots (TPRs), are being rapidly developed to provide healthcare services efficiently wherever needed. This article explores the role of TPRs in addressing the challenges of providing healthcare to an ageing population, emphasizing their potential advantages and drawbacks. Employing an exploratory research approach with qualitative data collection techniques, we tested three TPR usage scenarios in simulated healthcare settings: anamnesis, measurements, and falls and frailty. The study employed a non-random purposive sample comprising 25 participants, and was conducted at a medical facility in June 2023. The findings suggest that TPRs offer promising solutions for healthcare professionals and patients, especially in scenarios when physical presence is impossible or physical isolation is required to prevent contagion. However, the technology is not yet ready to substitute fully human medical workers, potentially causing patient reluctance and emphasizing the need for patient-centered approaches to technology adoption. In addition, more studies are needed to address ethical, privacy, and scalability concerns.

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Ageing populationHealthcareTelehealthTelepresence robots

Identifiers

PMID38314026
PMCPMC10837455
OpenAlexW4391065848

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