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01-12-2020 | Research article

An exploratory study of public’ awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait

Authors: Ali Jasem Buabbas, Saad Aldousari, Abrar Abdulmohsen Shehab

Published in: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Background

The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) requires a clear willingness, not only from healthcare organization to operate the robotic system but also from the public that is going to perceive it. This study aims to explore public’s awareness, understanding and their perceptions towards RAS in Kuwait.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a survey questionnaire that was disseminated on a tablet device to people at their convenience in governmental institutions.

Results

A total of 1087 people agreed to participate in this study. The study results showed that only 36.8% of respondents had heard of RAS and 27.1% knew what RAS is. Moreover, 47.6% of the respondents were uncertain about its safety, while 29.7% thought RAS was safe. The results also showed that 40.9 and 34.4% of respondents thought that RAS is more precise and faster than conventional surgical procedures, respectively, whereas 30.6% feared malfunctioning issues during surgical procedures.

Conclusion

This public survey among a Middle Eastern population reveals lack of awareness and limited understanding of RAS. However, there was a tendency towards believing that RAS may have potential advantages in terms of better outcomes compared to conventional surgical procedures.

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Title: An exploratory study of public’ awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait
Authors: Ali Jasem Buabbas
Saad Aldousari
Abrar Abdulmohsen Shehab
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-020-01167-1

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An exploratory study of public’ awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait

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Background

Methods

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