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Published on in Vol 28 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/89409, first published .
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Evaluating Nursing Work Systems and Identifying Barriers for Robotic Technology Integration: Observational Study

Evaluating Nursing Work Systems and Identifying Barriers for Robotic Technology Integration: Observational Study

Gina L Georgadarellis   1, 2 , MS ;   Ellen Benjamin   3, 4 , RN, PhD ;   Shannon C Roberts   1 , PhD ;   Cidalia J Vital   4, 5 , RN, PhD ;   Frank C Sup IV   1, 2 , PhD

1 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Riccio College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States

2 Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States

3 Donna M and Robert J Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States

4 Baystate Health, Springfield, MA, United States

5 Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, United States

Corresponding Author:

  • Frank C Sup IV, PhD
  • Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Riccio College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • Engineering Laboratory, 160 Governors Drive
  • Amherst, MA
  • United States
  • Phone: 1 413-545-2946
  • Email: sup@umass.edu