The benefits of and barriers to using a social robot PARO in care settings: a scoping review
L Hung, C Liu, E Woldum, A Au-Yeung, A Berndt… - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Given the complexity of providing dementia care in hospitals, integrating
technology into practice is a high challenge and an important opportunity. Although there …
technology into practice is a high challenge and an important opportunity. Although there …
The effectiveness of social robots for older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
Abstract Background and Objectives Social robots may promote the health of older adults by
increasing their perceived emotional support and social interaction. This review aims to …
increasing their perceived emotional support and social interaction. This review aims to …
[HTML][HTML] Socially assistive robots for people with dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis of feasibility, acceptability and the effect on cognition, neuropsychiatric …
C Yu, A Sommerlad, L Sakure, G Livingston - Ageing research reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Background There is increasing interest in using robots to support dementia care but little
consensus on the evidence for their use. The aim of the study is to review evidence about …
consensus on the evidence for their use. The aim of the study is to review evidence about …
How do “robopets” impact the health and well‐being of residents in care homes? A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence
Background Robopets are small animal‐like robots which have the appearance and
behavioural characteristics of pets. Objective To bring together the evidence of the …
behavioural characteristics of pets. Objective To bring together the evidence of the …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of low-cost robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia: scoping review
Background: Older adults and people with dementia are particularly vulnerable to social
isolation. Social robots, including robotic pets, are promising technological interventions that …
isolation. Social robots, including robotic pets, are promising technological interventions that …
[HTML][HTML] Psychosocial health interventions by social robots: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Background Social robots that can communicate and interact with people offer exciting
opportunities for improved health care access and outcomes. However, evidence from …
opportunities for improved health care access and outcomes. However, evidence from …
How people with dementia perceive a therapeutic robot called PARO in relation to their pain and mood: A qualitative study
Background Interacting with social robots, such as the robotic seal PARO, has been shown
to improve mood and acute pain for people with dementia. Little attention has been paid to …
to improve mood and acute pain for people with dementia. Little attention has been paid to …
Exploring the perceptions of people with dementia about the social robot PARO in a hospital setting
L Hung, M Gregorio, J Mann, C Wallsworth… - …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
New technology, such as social robots, opens up new opportunities in hospital settings.
PARO, a robotic pet seal, was designed to provide emotional and social support for older …
PARO, a robotic pet seal, was designed to provide emotional and social support for older …
Social robots acceptance and marketability in italy and germany: a cross-national study focusing on assisted living for older adults
In the last years, social robots have become a trending topic. Indeed, robots which
communicate with us and mimic human behavior patterns are fascinating. However, while …
communicate with us and mimic human behavior patterns are fascinating. However, while …
Care robot orientation: What, who and how? Potential users' perceptions
RM Johansson-Pajala, K Thommes, JA Hoppe… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Exploring the specific field of care robot orientation generates many questions regarding the
meaning, content and how it should be conducted. The issue is important due to the general …
meaning, content and how it should be conducted. The issue is important due to the general …