Imane Guemghar
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About
Imane Guemghar is a researcher at the intersection of social robotics and mental health care, pioneering the exploration of how emerging technologies can transform therapeutic practice. Her most influential work, a comprehensive scoping review published in 2022, has garnered 77 citations and stands as a landmark contribution to understanding the role of social robots as innovative intervention tools in mental health settings. This study systematically mapped the outcomes, barriers, and facilitators associated with social robot interventions, providing clinicians, technologists, and policymakers with a critical evidence base for integrating robotics into care pathways. Guemghar's research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary healthcare — the need for scalable, accessible, and engaging mental health interventions — by positioning social robots as promising complementary therapeutic tools. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, clinical psychology, and health technology assessment, making it relevant across multiple disciplines. The strong citation impact of her review reflects its utility as a foundational reference for researchers and practitioners navigating this rapidly evolving field. Guemghar's contributions are helping to shape the future of digital and robotic mental health care, inspiring a new generation of interdisciplinary investigation.
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