Robotic technology for palliative and supportive care: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical robots are increasingly used for a variety of applications in healthcare. Robots have mainly been used to support surgical procedures, and for a variety of assistive uses in dementia and elderly care. To date, there has been limited debate about the potential opportunities and risks of robotics in other areas of palliative, supportive and end-of-life care.

Aim

The objective of this article is to examine the possible future impact of medical robotics on palliative, supportive care and end-of-life care. Specifically, we will discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of this technology.

Methods

A SWOT analysis to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of robotic technology in palliative and supportive

SUBMITTER: Nwosu AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6691596 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature