Elena Rousou
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About
Elena Rousou is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and culture, with a primary focus on the integration of socially assistive robots (SARs) into health and social care settings. Her work critically examines the human and systemic factors that determine the success or failure of robotic technologies in real-world clinical environments. Rousou’s major contributions include pioneering international, cross-cultural studies that reveal how cultural dimensions—such as individualism versus collectivism—directly influence healthcare professionals’ acceptance or rejection of SARs. Her most cited paper (34 citations) provides groundbreaking evidence from a global survey of nurses and midwives, demonstrating that cultural context is a decisive factor in technology adoption. In a related highly cited work (15 citations), she maps the perceived training needs of the healthcare workforce, arguing that effective implementation of AI and robotics requires culturally sensitive educational interventions. Rousou’s research is notable for shifting the discourse from purely technical feasibility to the socio-cultural readiness of healthcare systems, making her a key voice in responsible innovation. Her findings are essential reading for students and researchers in health technology, nursing informatics, and human-robot interaction, offering a roadmap for designing inclusive, culturally-aware robotic solutions that truly meet the needs of a diverse global workforce.
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