Resha Tejpaul

University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota System

Papers

Total Citations

105

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About

Resha Tejpaul is a researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of public health, technology, and patient communication. Her primary research focus is on understanding public perceptions of emerging medical technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic surgery. Her most impactful contribution, a 2020 study on "Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Medicine," has garnered 98 citations, establishing it as a key reference in the field. This work systematically investigates how the general public understands and feels about the integration of AI and robotics into clinical care, identifying crucial sensitivities that must be addressed to ensure patient acceptability and improve the quality of informed consent. By highlighting the gap between technological capability and public comprehension, Tejpaul’s research provides essential guidance for clinicians and policymakers seeking to implement these tools responsibly. Her work is foundational for anyone studying the human factors of medical AI, demonstrating that successful adoption depends as much on patient trust as on technical accuracy.