Ariadna Huertas‐Zurriaga

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Ariadna Huertas‐Zurriaga is a leading researcher in gerontechnology and digital health, with a primary focus on enhancing medication safety and autonomy for older adults. Her work critically examines the integration of assistive technologies—particularly robot-assisted medication management—into home care and long-term care settings. Her most cited paper, a mixed-method systematic review published in 2025, synthesizes evidence on how these robots impact patient experiences, caregiver burden, and medication adherence. This work has already garnered 4 citations, signaling its timely importance in addressing polypharmacy and cognitive decline among aging populations. Beyond this, Huertas‐Zurriaga’s research contributes to the broader discourse on human-robot interaction in healthcare, emphasizing patient-centered design and ethical implementation. Her findings are pivotal for policymakers, clinicians, and engineers developing scalable solutions for aging societies. By bridging nursing science and robotics, she is shaping how technology can safely support independent living while reducing healthcare system strain. Her work stands out for its rigorous mixed-methods approach and its direct relevance to real-world care challenges.