Beth King
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Beth King is a pioneering researcher in the emerging field of human-robot interaction within healthcare, with a specific focus on the experiences of older adults with mental health conditions. Her work critically examines the complex triadic relationship between nurses, patients, and healthcare robots, exploring how caring can be expressed and maintained in technologically mediated environments. King’s major contribution lies in her qualitative, case-study approach to understanding the lived experiences of vulnerable populations—including individuals with schizophrenia and dementia—as they interact with robotic caregivers and nurse intermediaries. Her 2021 paper, “The experience of older persons with mental health conditions who interact with healthcare robots and nurse intermediaries,” has garnered 13 citations, establishing a foundational framework for ethical and compassionate care in an increasingly automated world. King further developed her theoretical lens in her 2019 work, “Caring Between the Nurse, the One Nursed, and the Healthcare Robot,” where she applied the Barry, Gordon, King Framework to a real-world nursing situation. By centering the concept of “caring between” human and nonhuman actors, King challenges simplistic views of technology as a replacement for human touch, instead advocating for a nuanced, relational model of care that respects the dignity and agency of older persons. Her research is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of geriatric mental health, nursing ethics, or the design of compassionate AI.
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