Satu Kajander‐Unkuri
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Satu Kajander‐Unkuri is a leading researcher in the intersection of gerontechnology and home care, with a primary focus on the implementation and impact of robotics in medication management for older adults. Her work critically examines how assistive technologies, such as medication-dispensing robots, reshape the daily workflows and competence requirements of home care professionals. In a landmark qualitative study (2022, 14 citations), she explored professionals' lived experiences with robot implementation, revealing key success factors and emerging skill needs. Building on this, her pragmatic non-randomized controlled trial (2023, 8 citations) provided early quantitative evidence that such robots can significantly alter how working time is allocated, potentially freeing professionals from routine tasks for more direct client care. By combining rich qualitative insights with rigorous clinical trial methodology, Kajander‐Unkuri offers a holistic view of technology adoption in real-world care settings. Her research is vital for policymakers and educators designing future-proof home care systems, demonstrating that successful innovation depends as much on human competence and acceptance as on the technology itself.
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