Public Perceptions Toward Robotic Surgery, Telesurgery and Telemedicine

NCT ID: NCT06803719

Last Updated: 2026-01-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

1000 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-11-01

Study Completion Date

2027-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to systematically assess the public's and clinicians' levels of awareness, attitudes, risk perception, acceptance, and potential concerns regarding robotic surgery and telesurgery. It also analyzes the key factors influencing their attitudes and explores the needs of physicians regarding training systems for robotic and telesurgery, as well as the factors affecting their preparedness.

Detailed Description

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Public level:

* Level of awareness and understanding of robotic and remote surgery (e.g., understanding of operating procedures, the doctor's role, and potential risks).
* Perceptions and concerns regarding the safety, reliability, cybersecurity risks, and equipment malfunctions of the technology.
* Trust and acceptance of the technology, and factors that may influence attitudes (e.g., education level, past medical experiences, access to medical resources).
* Overall expectations and concerns regarding hospitals performing such surgeries.

Healthcare practitioners level:

* Knowledge level, attitudes, and acceptance of robotic and remote surgery.
* Views on the learning curve, surgical safety, equipment accessibility, collaborative processes, and potential obstacles.
* Understanding and actual needs regarding training systems for robotic and remote surgery, including simulator training, mentorship programs, skill evaluation methods, and the transfer of laparoscopic skills to robotic skills.

Conditions

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Robotic Surgery Telemedicine

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Public group

The general public sample included residents of mainland China aged 18 and older who were able to understand and complete the questionnaire, regardless of gender, region, or occupation. The aim was to assess the general public's awareness, risk perception, trust, and acceptance of robotic surgery and remote surgery.

Survey Questionnaire

Intervention Type OTHER

Anonymous online questionnaire assessing public and physician perceptions of robotic surgery, telesurgery and telemedicine

Physician group

The clinical physician sample included practicing physicians from surgical specialties (such as general surgery, urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, thyroid surgery, etc.), including residents, attending physicians, and chief/deputy chief physicians of different seniority levels. This group of physicians was used to assess healthcare professionals' awareness, experience, perceived risks, expectations for future applications of robotic and remote surgery, as well as their views on training needs, feasibility, and barriers to training.

Survey Questionnaire

Intervention Type OTHER

Anonymous online questionnaire assessing public and physician perceptions of robotic surgery, telesurgery and telemedicine

Interventions

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Survey Questionnaire

Anonymous online questionnaire assessing public and physician perceptions of robotic surgery, telesurgery and telemedicine

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Chinese citizens aged 18 years or older
* Able to understand and complete the questionnaire
* Voluntarily participating in this study and providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Aged below 18 years
* Unable to understand the questionnaire or unable to complete the questionnaire independently
* Those who submit the questionnaire repeatedly
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Shanghai 6th People's Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ling Zhan

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Ling Zhan, Dr

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Shanghai 6th People's Hospital

Locations

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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Ling Zhan, Dr

Role: CONTACT

08615821120972

Facility Contacts

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Ling Zhan, Doctor

Role: primary

08615821120972

Other Identifiers

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2025-KY-507(K)

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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