Lasse Mertz
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Lasse Mertz is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of health informatics, patient safety, and the human experience of technology in home care. His primary research area investigates the implementation and perception of automated dose dispensing (ADD) systems—robots placed in patients’ homes to manage daily medication. Mertz’s major contribution lies in shifting the focus from purely clinical outcomes to the lived, day-to-day reality of patients using these technologies. His most-cited work, a 2021 scoping review on user perception of ADD in home care, synthesizes global evidence to reveal how these systems impact medication safety and adherence, but also how they alter a patient’s autonomy and daily routines. With 8 citations, this review has become a foundational reference for researchers exploring the human factors of digital health. Mertz’s work is notable for its patient-centered lens, challenging the field to consider not just if a technology works, but how it feels to live with it. For students and researchers, his research offers a vital reminder that the success of home-care technologies depends as much on user trust and comfort as on clinical efficacy.
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