Tara Cohen
Papers
18
Total Citations
381
H-Index
10
About
Tara Cohen is a leading researcher at the intersection of human factors engineering and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), whose work has fundamentally shaped how we understand the integration of advanced surgical technologies into clinical environments. With over 350 citations across her published work, Cohen has established herself as a pivotal voice in surgical safety, team performance, and systems-level thinking in the operating room. Her research addresses some of the most pressing practical challenges in modern surgery: how physical workspace constraints affect surgical flow, why docking procedures introduce safety risks, and how operating room turnover can be optimized through evidence-based intervention. Her 2024 contribution to the IDEAL framework for surgical robotics — already amassing 143 citations — reflects her growing international influence in shaping evaluation standards for emerging surgical technologies. Cohen's work extends beyond critique, offering actionable solutions through systematic reviews, workload assessments across surgical specialties, and innovative training approaches such as the "Robotic-Assisted Surgery Olympics." Her 2022 paper on human factors integration provides a particularly compelling methodological roadmap for clinicians and engineers alike. For students entering surgical technology research, Cohen's portfolio represents a masterclass in translating human factors science into safer, more efficient surgical practice.
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- 2Human Factors Integration in Robotic Surgery50 citations · 2022
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- 4Barriers to safety and efficiency in robotic surgery docking27 citations · 2021
- 5Room Size Influences Flow in Robotic-Assisted Surgery24 citations · 2021
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