Brigid M. Gillespie
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Brigid M. Gillespie is a leading researcher in perioperative nursing and patient safety, with a focus on the impact of technology on surgical team dynamics. Her work critically examines how robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) transforms operating room workflows, communication, and team performance. In her highly cited 2020 systematic mixed studies review (44 citations), she demonstrated that while RAS improves surgical precision, it also introduces unexpected challenges to team coordination and non-technical skills. Gillespie’s 2017 paper (10 citations) further explores how technological advancements necessitate a redefinition of intraoperative nursing roles, arguing that traditional scopes of practice must evolve alongside digital imaging and computer-integrated systems. Her research has significant implications for surgical education, team training, and the design of safer OR environments. By bridging nursing science with human factors engineering, Gillespie provides actionable insights for clinicians and administrators adapting to rapidly changing surgical technologies. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the human dimensions of surgical innovation.
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