This IQP presents a data analysis of the results of a study to evaluate the perception of surgical robotics, with the aim of helping those in the medical field properly communicate and interact with prospective patients. Study populations include post-operative patients, practitioners, and the general population. The data identifies demographic trends which may help to tailor outreach. It is found that recovery time and success rate are among the most important factors which impact a patient's decision to undergo robotic surgery. There is inconsistency in the understanding of the advantages and nature of robotic surgery. In addition, this IQP presents revised forms of the three surveys, as well as a journal paper drafted with the results.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Sutherland, Joel David

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Industry
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031411-210101

Keyword

• Automation
• Educational surveys--Design
• Medical care

Advisor

• Fischer, Gregory S.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-03-14

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright