用社交机器人帮孩子缓解放射检查前的焦虑，提升配合度。
Exploring the Use of Social Robots to Prepare Children for Radiological Procedures: A Focus Group Study
- 通过焦点小组探讨机器人在准备环节的角色。
- 识别出三种潜在应用：候诊区信息娱乐、医院导览、协助检查准备。
- 为儿童医疗机器人设计提供实证参考，适合医疗交互研究者。
儿童在医疗检查中若感到焦虑或害怕，难以保持静止或听从指令，尤其在放射检查中，因扫描时间长、空间狭小、噪音大，易导致移动，显著影响成像质量。目前常采用镇静手段，但医生正寻求非药物替代方案。本研究通过与五位医院相关专家（放射科技师、儿科医生、临床工程师）开展焦点小组讨论，探索儿童放射检查前准备的现状与需求，并分析社交机器人在其中的潜在作用。讨论内容经转录后采用主题分析法处理。研究发现，社交机器人可承担三重角色：在候诊区提供信息娱乐、在医院内作为引导工具、协助放射科技师进行检查前准备。研究成果将为面向儿童的医疗机器人设计提供实践指导。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
When children are anxious or scared, it can be hard for them to stay still or follow instructions during medical procedures, making the process more challenging and affecting procedure results. This is particularly true for radiological procedures, where long scan times, confined spaces, and loud noises can cause children to move, significantly impacting scan quality. To this end, sometimes children are sedated, but doctors are constantly seeking alternative non-pharmacological solutions. This work aims to explore how social robots could assist in preparing children for radiological procedures. We have conducted a focus group discussion with five hospital stakeholders, namely radiographers, paediatricians, and clinical engineers, to explore (i) the context regarding children's preparation for radiological procedures, hence their needs and how children are currently prepared, and (ii) the potential role of social robots in this process. The discussion was transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Among our findings, we identified three potential roles for a social robot in this preparation process: offering infotainment in the waiting room, acting as a guide within the hospital, and assisting radiographers in preparing children for the procedure. We hope that insights from this study will inform the design of social robots for pediatric healthcare.
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