Hila Shoef-Kollwitz

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Hila Shoef-Kollwitz is a leading researcher in gerontechnology and long-term care innovation, with a focus on the adoption of assistive technologies in aging populations. Her work critically examines how socially assistive robots and digital tools can be integrated into care homes to enhance resident well-being and operational resilience. Her most-cited paper, "Adoption of assistive technologies in long-term care homes: What the pandemic has taught us" (2024, 7 citations), provides a timely comparative analysis of how COVID-19 accelerated technology uptake, revealing both opportunities and barriers in implementing robotic and digital solutions to mitigate social isolation and care deficits. Shoef-Kollwitz’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging human-centered design with real-world care settings, offering evidence-based frameworks for sustainable technology adoption. Her research has informed policy discussions on post-pandemic care models, and she is recognized for translating complex technological interventions into practical guidance for healthcare administrators. By highlighting the lasting lessons from the pandemic, Shoef-Kollwitz continues to shape how assistive technologies can be ethically and effectively deployed to support aging populations and care staff.