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Registration number
ACTRN12624000344594
Ethics application status
Approved
Date submitted
17/01/2024
Date registered
26/03/2024
Date last updated
26/03/2024
Date data sharing statement initially provided
26/03/2024
Date results information initially provided
26/03/2024
Type of registration
Retrospectively registered

Titles & IDs
Public title
Evaluating the Acceptance of an AI-Enabled Robotic Trolley in Australian Hospitals' Rapid Response Systems.
Scientific title
Assessing how patients, visitors, and hospital staff accept and use a collaborative robotic system in Australian hospitals' Rapid Response Systems
Secondary ID [1] 311344 0
None
Universal Trial Number (UTN)
Trial acronym
Linked study record

Health condition
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied:
Emergency care 332606 0
Condition category
Condition code
Emergency medicine 329306 329306 0 0
Other emergency care
Public Health 329547 329547 0 0
Health service research

Intervention/exposure
Study type
Observational
Patient registry
False
Target follow-up duration
Target follow-up type
Description of intervention(s) / exposure
Brief Name: Survey on Acceptance of AI-Enabled Robotic Trolley in UCH's Rapid Response System

Objective: To understand the acceptance and use of an AI-enabled robotic trolley in the Rapid Response System at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH)

Participants: Hospital staff, Patients, Visitors,


Methodology: Utilising the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2) as the guiding framework.

Data collection: Quantitative data will be collected through an online questionnaire

Description of the AI-Enabled Robotic Trolley: To effectively inform participants, a comprehensive depiction of a hypothetical AI-enabled robotic trolley will be provided.

Conditions observed and exposure: Participants' initial thoughts, reactions, and concerns about the proposed robotic system. The exposure involves presenting the features of the designed robotic system to participants before collecting their feedback through the survey.

Observational Data Collected: The study will solely collect data through an online questionnaire. There are mostly Likert scale questions, with three open-ended questions for further comments at the end.

Duration of Observation: Participants will be asked to complete a one-time online survey which takes around 15 to 25 minutes. The survey will be available for a specified period of 1 month.
Intervention code [1] 327789 0
Not applicable
Comparator / control treatment
No control group
Control group
Uncontrolled

Outcomes
Primary outcome [1] 337124 0
Acceptance level of AI-enabled robotic trolley in Rapid Response Systems
Timepoint [1] 337124 0
The primary outcome is assessed through a survey collected at a single timepoint
Primary outcome [2] 337126 0
Understanding ethical concerns related to the proposed AI-enabled robotic trolley
Timepoint [2] 337126 0
The primary outcome is assessed through a survey collected at a single timepoint
Primary outcome [3] 337338 0
Understanding the perceived risks associated with the proposed AI-enabled robotic trolley.
Timepoint [3] 337338 0
The primary outcome is assessed through a survey collected at a single timepoint
Secondary outcome [1] 430795 0
Nil
Timepoint [1] 430795 0
Nil

Eligibility
Key inclusion criteria
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Proficient in English to ensure understanding and completion of the survey.
Access to a mobile phone or computer for survey participation.
Specific to Hospital Staff and healthcare professionals: Personnel employed at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH). Individuals professionally associated with the University of Canberra Hospital.
Specific to Patients and Visitors:Patients, patient advocates, and visitors of UCH. Must have visited the University of Canberra Hospital at least once in person. In a stable condition and mentally and cognitively capable of providing informed consent and participating in the survey.
Minimum age
18 Years
Maximum age
No limit
Sex
Both males and females
Can healthy volunteers participate?
Yes
Key exclusion criteria
Individuals under the age of 18.
Lack of English proficiency which would preclude understanding of the survey or study materials.
No access to a mobile phone or computer for survey participation.
Specific to Patients and Visitors: Patients currently receiving critical medical care or undergoing procedures. Patients and visitors with cognitive impairments or conditions that might impede their ability to participate. People who have not visited the University of Canberra Hospital in person.

Study design
Purpose
Duration
Selection
Timing
Statistical methods / analysis

Recruitment
Recruitment status
Completed
Date of first participant enrolment
Anticipated
Actual
12/02/2024
Date of last participant enrolment
Anticipated
Actual
7/03/2024
Date of last data collection
Anticipated
Actual
12/03/2024
Sample size
Target
100
Accrual to date
Final
99
Recruitment in Australia
Recruitment state(s)
ACT
Recruitment hospital [1] 26041 0
The University of Canberra Hospital: Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research - Bruce
Recruitment postcode(s) [1] 41888 0
2617 - Bruce

Funding & Sponsors
Funding source category [1] 315601 0
University
Name [1] 315601 0
Australian National University
Country [1] 315601 0
Australia
Funding source category [2] 315788 0
University
Name [2] 315788 0
University of Canberra
Country [2] 315788 0
Australia
Funding source category [3] 315789 0
Hospital
Name [3] 315789 0
University of Canberra Hospital
Country [3] 315789 0
Australia
Primary sponsor type
University
Name
Australian National Unviersity
Address
Canberra, ACT 2600
Country
Australia
Secondary sponsor category [1] 317693 0
University
Name [1] 317693 0
University of Canberra
Address [1] 317693 0
11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617
Country [1] 317693 0
Australia

Ethics approval
Ethics application status
Approved
Ethics committee name [1] 314489 0
ACT Health Human Research Ethics Committee
Ethics committee address [1] 314489 0
Level 6, Building 10, Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT 2605
Ethics committee country [1] 314489 0
Australia
Date submitted for ethics approval [1] 314489 0
03/11/2023
Approval date [1] 314489 0
18/12/2023
Ethics approval number [1] 314489 0
2023.LRE.00217

Summary
Brief summary
This study, conducted at the University of Canberra Hospital, is focused on evaluating the level of acceptance and use of a novel AI-enabled robotic system designed for Rapid Response Systems. Through the use of a detailed questionnaire, the research aims to gather insights into the social, ethical, and safety concerns associated with this technology. The findings will not only gauge user acceptance but also guide us in refining the design of the robotic system, ensuring it is developed in a more human-centered way, taking into account the needs and perspectives of healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors alike.
Trial website
Trial related presentations / publications
Public notes

Contacts
Principal investigator
Name 131766 0
Dr Balaji Bikshandi
Address 131766 0
Northwest Regional Hospital 23 Brickport Road Burnie, TAS 7320
Country 131766 0
Australia
Phone 131766 0
+61 407 624 284
Fax 131766 0
Email 131766 0
balaji.md@gmail.com
Contact person for public queries
Name 131767 0
Mr Amirhossein Asadi
Address 131767 0
Level 3 Birch Building, 35 Science Road, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600
Country 131767 0
Australia
Phone 131767 0
+61 415 169 445
Fax 131767 0
Email 131767 0
amir.asadi@anu.edu.au
Contact person for scientific queries
Name 131768 0
Mr Amirhossein Asadi
Address 131768 0
Level 3 Birch Building, 35 Science Road, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600
Country 131768 0
Australia
Phone 131768 0
+61 415 169 445
Fax 131768 0
Email 131768 0
amir.asadi@anu.edu.au

Data sharing statement
Will individual participant data (IPD) for this trial be available (including data dictionaries)?
No
No/undecided IPD sharing reason/comment


What supporting documents are/will be available?

Doc. No.TypeCitationLinkEmailOther DetailsAttachment
21429Study protocol    387177-(Uploaded-17-01-2024-11-53-05)-Study-related document.pdf



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