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Research Paper

Technology

Health Services Research

Unpacking the Complexity of Implementing Robotic Technology for Multiple Disciplines: A Mixed Methods Study 4355

Friday, November 1, 2024

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

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Presenting Author(s)

Julie Pryor, RN, PhD (she/her/hers)

Director of Research
Royal Rehab
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Slides

Non-presenting Author(s)

Louise Pearce (she/her/hers)

Physiotherapist
Royal Rehab
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Presenting Author(s)

Jason Redhead, Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Advanced Technology Clinical Leader
Royal Rehab
Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Non-presenting Author(s)

Cathie Sherrington, PhD (she/her/hers)

Professor
University of Sydney
University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Leanne Hassett

Associate Professor
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Mixed methods were used over 12 months to study the integration of robotic technologies across inpatient, outpatient and community rehabilitation services in one facility in Australia. There was a steady increase in device usage as clinician confidence and competence increased. On site training and support were key factors in this. Patients with a range of neurological injuries used the devices. Clinicians understood and valued the new technologies as additions to their clinical toolkit, but early on they struggled with discipoline-technology fit and were overwhelmed by the volume of training required. This changed over time and clinicians ultimately embraced the technology alongside traditional therapy. This study adds value by using implementation science and including multiple persepctives.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify factors that positively influence technology implementation
Upon completion, participants will be able to appreciate the complexity of introducing multiple new technologies over a short period of time
Upon completion, participants will be able to appreciate how researching implementation from the clinicians’ perspective can add value to clinicians and the organisation
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify factors that positively influence technology implementation

Disclosure(s):

Julie Pryor, RN, PhD, N/A: No financial relationships to disclose

Louise Pearce: No financial relationships to disclose

Jason Redhead, Bachelor of Physiotherapy: No financial relationships to disclose

Cathie Sherrington, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose