Alexandra Fernandes
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About
Alexandra Fernandes is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare, robotics, and workforce psychology. Her work critically examines the human factors that determine the success or failure of technology implementation in clinical settings. Fernandes’s most influential study, “What Will It Take to Hire a Robot? Views From Health Care Personnel and Managers in a Rehabilitation Hospital” (2023, 5 citations), provides a foundational analysis of the specific conditions and concerns that must be addressed for robotic adoption. She further explores the psychological barriers to innovation in “Comparison of Attitudes Towards Robots of Different Population Samples in Norway” (2023, 2 citations), demonstrating how negative perceptions can derail robotic implementations. Her most recent work, “Perceptions of Technology-Related Job Insecurity among Healthcare Personnel” (2025, 2 citations), breaks new ground by addressing the unintended consequences of automation—specifically, how robots designed to alleviate workforce shortages may paradoxically trigger feelings of job insecurity among staff. By mapping the delicate balance between technological promise and human anxiety, Fernandes provides essential insights for policymakers and hospital administrators navigating the future of work in healthcare.
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