Health managers' attitudes toward robotics and artificial computer intelligence: An empirical investigation |
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Authors: | Jay S. Mendell Dennis S. Palkon Michael William Popejoy |
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Affiliation: | 1. From Florida Atlantic University, 33301, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2. Florida Atlantic University, 33432, Boca Raton, Florida 3. Palm Beach Community College, 33460, Lake Worth, Florida
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Abstract: | An empirical investigation of the perceived role of robotics and artificial computer intelligence in the future of health care reveals factors favoring a positive attitude by health administrators. The study employed a two-part survey administered in late 1989 and early 1990 to health care managers in hospitals and nursing homes. Part One of the survey asked about the participant, his or her work habits and work environment. Part Two obtained a psychological profile of rationality vs. intuition in problem solving. Through bivariate and multivariate post hoc statistical tests, we discovered the following variables which significantly determined attitudes toward robotics and artificial computer intelligence: sex, number of employees supervised; perceptions of waste and inefficiency in the workplace; perceptions of time-consuming personnel problem; perceived need to make more efficient use of time, money, and facilities; and perceived favorable climate for innovation. Among the factors which did not have an effect on attitudes toward advanced technology were three measures of rationality vs. intuition in problem solving. |
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