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Medical Robotics: OHS Challenges and Opportunities to Healthcare

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  • Sofia Pinheiro

    (ESS, Polytechnic of Porto, Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO))

  • Ana Pinto

    (University of Coimbra, Centre for Business and Economics Research (CEBER), Faculty of Sciences and Technology)

  • Ivone Silva

    (Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, Angiology and Vascular Surgery)

  • Joana Carvalho dos Santos

    (University of Porto, Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (PROA/LAETA), Faculty of Engineering)

Abstract

Healthcare is undergoing significant changes, and new demands are emerging. Technological advancements offer potential solutions, but changes in work practices can have impacts. A literature review used the PRISMA methodology to characterize the application areas of medical robotics technologies and identify the main challenges and opportunities for Occupational Health and Safety. The review summarized the results of 17 studies. The principal application has been in the surgery service/operating room. Da Vinci robot, robot-assisted laparoscopy, flexible ureteroscopy robotic systems, and endoscopy robotic systems are being used. Some aspects analyzed are necessary skills, cognitive workload, physical effort, performance, and teamwork. Future research must investigate the impacts of medical robotics on occupational health and safety in greater depth, combining and integrating different methodologies.

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  • Sofia Pinheiro & Ana Pinto & Ivone Silva & Joana Carvalho dos Santos, 2026. "Medical Robotics: OHS Challenges and Opportunities to Healthcare," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics,, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-23124-6_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-23124-6_12
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