Lena Winkelhake
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Lena Winkelhake is a researcher at the intersection of healthcare, robotics, and human-computer interaction, with a primary focus on the integration of service and assistance robotics in nursing care. Her work investigates how healthcare professionals—particularly nursing staff—engage with and adapt to robotic systems in clinical and care settings. In her most-cited paper, "First Contact, First Learnings – Nursing Staff Approaching Robotics in Health Care" (2023, 2 citations), Winkelhake demonstrates a user-centered approach, using workshops with target user groups to facilitate reflection and identify practical scenarios for robotic deployment. This work contributes to a growing body of research on technology acceptance and participatory design in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of early, hands-on exposure for successful implementation. While her citation count is modest, her research addresses a critical and timely challenge: preparing the healthcare workforce for an increasingly automated future. Winkelhake’s contributions are particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in human-robot interaction, healthcare innovation, and the sociotechnical factors that shape technology adoption in high-stakes environments.
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