Sylvia Pelayo
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Sylvia Pelayo is a leading researcher in human factors engineering and healthcare technology, with a particular focus on rehabilitation robotics and patient safety. Her work bridges the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice, examining how rehabilitation robots (RR) are adopted and perceived by therapists. In her highly cited 2022 study, Pelayo analyzed the factors influencing RR use in clinical settings, revealing critical barriers and facilitators that shape therapist acceptance—a contribution that has garnered 37 citations and informed implementation strategies worldwide. Beyond rehabilitation, she has made significant contributions to the design and evaluation of health information technologies, emphasizing usability and user-centered design to reduce medical errors. Her research consistently highlights the importance of integrating human factors into healthcare systems, ensuring that technologies are not only effective but also practical and safe for real-world use. Pelayo’s work has been instrumental in advancing the field of clinical human factors, and her insights continue to guide the development of more accessible, therapist-friendly rehabilitation tools.
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