Ivanka Rathgeber
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Total Citations
181
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About
Ivanka Rathgeber is a pioneering nursing and health technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, digital innovation, and clinical care. Her scholarship focuses primarily on assistive and service robotic systems in nursing, early mobilization of intensive care patients, and the implementation of digital interventions in hospital settings. Rathgeber's most influential contribution, a 2023 scoping review on assistive robotic systems in nursing care, has already garnered 81 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in this rapidly evolving field. Through a series of rigorously designed feasibility studies, clinical trials, and systematic reviews, she has examined how robotic assistance systems—such as the VEMOTION® platform—can address persistent challenges in intensive care, including staff shortages, patient immobilization, and ICU-acquired weakness. Her research extends beyond clinical outcomes to explore the organizational and human factors shaping technology adoption, investigating barriers and facilitators from both clinical expert and developer perspectives. Rathgeber's work has collectively accumulated over 170 citations, reflecting its broad relevance to nursing practice, rehabilitation science, and healthcare technology development. Her contributions offer both evidence-based foundations and practical pathways for integrating robotics into modern clinical environments.
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- 1Assistive robotic systems in nursing care: a scoping review81 citations · 2023
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