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Rita Moloney is a nursing and healthcare researcher whose work has established her as a leading voice in the emerging field of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) from both patient and nursing perspectives. Her scholarship addresses a critical gap in surgical literature: while much RAS research historically concentrated on clinical outcomes such as morbidity, mortality, and complication rates, Moloney has consistently championed the human experience at the heart of these technological advances. Her most influential contribution, a 2023 integrative review examining nurses' perceptions of RAS, has accumulated 23 citations, reflecting the timeliness and relevance of her inquiry. Complementing this, her 2020 integrative review on patients' perceptions after RAS — now with 13 citations — helped redirect scholarly attention toward the subjective experiences of those undergoing robotic procedures. Her 2023 qualitative study further deepened this patient-centered lens, while her most recent 2024 work grounds these themes specifically within the Irish healthcare context, offering valuable regional insight. Across her portfolio, Moloney has demonstrated a commitment to qualitative and integrative methodologies, giving authentic voice to patients and nurses navigating an increasingly technologized surgical environment. Her growing citation record signals meaningful and expanding influence within perioperative and nursing research communities.