Sara Canella
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Sara Canella is a researcher at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare, specializing in the human-centered adoption of social robotics and autonomous systems. Her work critically examines how patients, healthcare professionals, and institutions perceive and accept emerging technologies like AI-driven social robots, with a focus on qualitative, ethnographic methodologies. In her most-cited study, “Perception and acceptability of social robots in healthcare: ethnographic research based on a qualitative case study” (2024), Canella provides deep insights into the real-world dynamics shaping technology integration in European medical settings. This work underscores her commitment to understanding not just technical feasibility but the social and ethical dimensions of care innovation. Though early in her citation trajectory, her research is already informing discussions on patient-centered digital health policy. Canella’s contributions are vital for students and researchers interested in the intersection of healthcare, robotics, and user acceptance, offering a nuanced perspective on how to design technologies that are both effective and welcomed by those they aim to serve.
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