WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This review of healthcare robots in Japan examined their introduction from a nursing ethics perspective. Healthcare robots have the potential to help staff with tasks, but ethical concerns need to be considered and weighed against the six principles of nursing ethics. Patients’ rights and are the most important thing for nurses to consider when working with healthcare robots.
Current State of Healthcare Robots for Older Adults in Care Facilities in Japan and the Related Ethical Issues for Nurses
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This review of healthcare robots in Japan examined their introduction from a nursing ethics perspective. Healthcare robots have the potential to help staff with tasks, but ethical concerns need to be considered and weighed against the six principles of nursing ethics. Patients' rights and are the most important thing for nurses to consider when working with healthcare robots.
