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Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to achieve a deep understanding of UCH’s Rapid Response System (RRS) operations and how the hospital adopts and integrates new technologies, particularly robotic systems, into its healthcare setting. By adopting a qualitative methodological approach, combining semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and direct observations, the research seeks to capture comprehensive insights from medical professionals, nursing staff, Allied Health professionals, support staff, and hospital administrators. These insights will focus on the experiences, perceptions, and suggestions for the integration of robotic technologies, aiming to identify challenges, opportunities, and potential impacts on workflow, patient care, and overall healthcare delivery. Through this exploratory study, findings are expected to inform the broader application and adoption of robotic systems in healthcare environments, laying a foundational understanding for future research and development in this emerging field.
Interventions
"Brief Name: Qualitative Study on the Integration of Robotic Systems in University of Canberra Hospitals
Objective: To explore and understand the requirements, integration process, challenges, and impacts of a novel robotic system within the healthcare delivery framework at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH).
Participants: Hospital staff including medical professionals, nursing staff, and Allied Health professionals
Methodology: A qualitative research approach, utilizing a combination
"Brief Name: Qualitative Study on the Integration of Robotic Systems in University of Canberra Hospitals Objective: To explore and understand the requirements, integration process, challenges, and impacts of a novel robotic system within the healthcare delivery framework at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH). Participants: Hospital staff including medical professionals, nursing staff, and Allied Health professionals Methodology: A qualitative research approach, utilizing a combination of semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and direct observations Data Collection and Conditions Observed: Semi-structured interviews will gather in-depth insights from staff involved with the Rapid Response System (RRS) and those interacting with the newly introduced robotic systems at UCH, focusing on experiences, perceptions, and suggestions. Observations will be conducted focusing on RRS operations and the adoption and use of new robotic systems, capturing real-time interactions, challenges, and efficiencies. Focus Groups will collect collective feedback from diverse stakeholders on the robotic systems’ design, impact, and potential areas for improvement, incorporating hands-on interactions with prototypes or models. Observational Data Collected: Detailed qualitative data from interviews and focus groups, along with observational notes on the operational use and integration challenges of the robotic systems. Special attention will be paid to the acceptance, adaptation, and impact of these technologies on staff workload and patient outcomes. Duration of Study: Duration of Study: The overall project is expected to take 12 months. The data collection phase will span over a period of 3 months, and the analysis and write-up is expected to take an additional 9 months."
Sponsors
Australian National University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Interviews and Focus Groups Must be 18 years of age or older. Hospital staff who have direct interaction or involvement with UCH’s RRS team or its operations OR New robotic systems being introduced at the hospital. Proficient in English to ensure the effective communication and understanding of the project details and objectives during interviews and focus groups. Inclusion Criteria for Observations Must be actively involved in the RRS operations or the newly robotic systems at UCH at the time of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria for Interviews and Focus Groups Individuals under the age of 18. Individuals who are not hospital staff or affiliated with the UCH in a professional capacity. Individuals without direct interaction or involvement with the RRS team or its operations, and those not involved with the new robotic systems being introduced at the hospital. Lack of English proficiency which would preclude understanding of the survey or study materials. Exclusion Criteria for Observations Situations where the presence of observers could potentially interfere with the delivery of emergency care or the normal operation of the RRS team. Areas not directly related to RRS operations or newly introduced robotic systems or where patient privacy could be compromised, to respect confidentiality and ethical considerations. Individuals or areas where permission for observation has not been granted, either by the staff involved or through the hospital's administrative permissions.
Outcome results
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