Caroline McGuinty

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Caroline McGuinty is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiology and human-robot interaction, whose work explores how social robots can transform chronic disease management. Her primary research areas include heart failure care, patient-provider communication, and the ethical integration of assistive technologies in clinical settings. McGuinty’s major contribution lies in empirically investigating the potential of social robots to augment care for heart failure patients—a population facing significant health and human costs. Her foundational 2023 study, which has garnered 3 citations, was among the first to systematically capture cardiology professionals’ perspectives on deploying social robots to support patient education, medication adherence, and emotional well-being. By centering the voices of healthcare providers, McGuinty bridges the gap between technological innovation and real-world clinical feasibility. Her 2025 follow-up work further refines this framework, examining how robotic interventions can be tailored to the unique psychosocial needs of heart failure patients. Though early in her career, McGuinty’s research is already shaping conversations around patient-centered technology in cardiology, offering a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap for integrating social robots into chronic care pathways. Her work promises to redefine how we think about companionship, monitoring, and support in modern healthcare.