Sara Kennedy
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About
Sara Kennedy is a rising researcher at the intersection of healthcare technology, human factors, and the built environment. Her work focuses on the critical, yet often overlooked, challenges of integrating robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) into clinical practice. Kennedy’s major contribution lies in moving the conversation beyond the technology itself to examine the human-interaction, training, and physical environment factors that determine successful adoption. Her highly cited 2024 paper, "Understanding the challenges of robotic-assisted surgery adoption," with 12 citations, provides a multi-stakeholder perspective on these barriers, offering a roadmap for more effective implementation. Building on this, her 2025 scoping review systematically identifies how the physical layout and design of operating rooms can either facilitate or hinder surgical outcomes. By highlighting these environmental facilitators and barriers, Kennedy is pioneering a more holistic approach to surgical innovation, ensuring that as new robotic systems are developed, the spaces they inhabit are designed for optimal performance and safety. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of surgical technology and human-centered design in healthcare.
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