Lynda M. Poly-Droulard

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Lynda M. Poly-Droulard is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of nursing science, robotics, and healthcare ethics. Her work critically examines how autonomous systems can be integrated into care settings without compromising the humanistic foundations of nursing. Her most-cited paper, "Designing Nursing Care Practices Complemented by Robots: Ethical Implications and Application of Caring Frameworks" (2019, 9 citations), offers a foundational framework for embedding ethical considerations—such as patient dignity, empathy, and relational care—into the design and deployment of robotic assistants in clinical environments. This contribution is particularly significant as it bridges engineering and nursing paradigms, providing actionable guidance for developing technologies that augment rather than replace human touch. Poly-Droulard’s scholarship is notable for its forward-looking synthesis of caring theories with emerging tech, positioning her as a key voice in the growing discourse on responsible automation in healthcare. Her work continues to inform curricula, policy discussions, and interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at ensuring that the future of nursing remains both technologically advanced and deeply humane.