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While previous research has focused on force measured at the tool-tissue interface, little work has explored the benefits, limitations, or opportunities of measuring force at the surgeon-tool interface.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to explore scenarios in which surgeons from different medical specialties and experience levels could benefit from receiving feedback on the force exerted at the surgeon-tool (or surgeon-tissue) interface.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Exploratory qualitative research was conducted through interviews with medical practitioners (N=15). This study explored perceptions of a conceptual novel force-sensing surgical glove that could provide real-time feedback in terms of usability, utility, value, and limitations. Opportunities and barriers to implement a sensor of this type in clinical practice were also explored. Participants had experience in anesthetics, dental surgery, plastic and dermatological surgery, general surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology, as these surgical fields all require precise feedback on exerted forces.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Participants identified two key areas where a force sensor could yield significant benefits: (1) it could enhance surgical training through objective skill assessment and quantifiable feedback, and (2) it could provide valuable insights into the forces applied during practice, particularly in scenarios where other sensory feedback is masked. Participants appreciated that a sensorized glove that can provide real-time force sensing at the surgeon-tool interface would allow for continued feedback irrespective of the instrument, and integrate seamlessly into their current surgical workflow. Furthermore, as surgeons in some specialisms, for example, dental or obstetrics and gynecology, perform manual tasks, having a sensorized glove would provide feedback in instances where they are physically manipulating tissue. However, participants expressed concerns about accurately defining safe force ranges due to the variability in patients\u2019 anatomical structures and the potential interference with tactile sensation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Surgeons from various clinical practices agreed that force sensing at the surgeon-tool interface could be valuable and provide them with optimal versatility as to when they would adopt force sensing. A sensorized glove could improve decision-making and surgical outcomes when other sources of information guiding force exertion are masked. Conversely, it could be detrimental when the organic information to guide force exertion is distorted when using the sensor. 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