Socially Assistive Robots in Elderly Care: A Mixed-Method Systematic Literature Review

Kachouie, Reza; Sedighadeli, Sima; Khosla, Rajiv; Chu, Mei-Tai

doi:10.1080/10447318.2013.873278

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“…In addition, the results showed that Paro is interesting enough for long-term interaction and proved to be durable and safe enough for long-term use (Wada et al, 2005). Systematic reviews into the effectiveness of socially assistive robots in care for the elderly found that these robots (most studies investigated robots that were animallike) have the potential to improve psychological and physiological outcomes, but the methodological quality of the existing studies is low (Bemelmans et al, 2012;Kachouie et al, 2014). Bemelmans et al stress the need for structured interventions, similar to those used in animal-assisted therapy (Filan and LlewellynJones, 2006), with measurable outcomes as without proof of the added value of robots for therapy their image of being mere entertaining gadgets might remain and reimbursement could be problematic (Bemelmans et al, 2012(Bemelmans et al, , 2013(Bemelmans et al, , 2015.…”

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“…Social robots such as animallike robot companions are increasingly being used in health care (e.g., Wada and Shibata, 2007;Shibata and Wada, 2010;Bemelmans et al, 2012Bemelmans et al, , 2013Kachouie et al, 2014). Research shows that interaction with animallike robots can have positive effects similar to those from interaction with real animals (e.g., Eachus, 2001;Wada and Shibata, 2007;Banks et al, 2008;Bernabei et al, 2013;Robinson et al, 2015;Sefidgar et al, 2016).…”

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“…To keep the costs of dementia care manageable and the quality of care high, innovative solutions are needed. The use of (animallike) robots is one of these solutions (Bemelmans et al, 2012;Kachouie et al, 2014). In addition, enabling these animallike robots to understand and respond to human touch might be a way to further improve the effects of these robots in dementia care as touch is one of the most important interaction modalities in patients with dementia.…”

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“…Paro is one of the most researched animallike robots and one that is quite often implemented in regular care (Shibata and Wada, 2010;Bemelmans et al, 2012;Kachouie et al, 2014;Robinson et al, 2015). It was developed in Japan for robot therapy and is mostly used with children and people with dementia (Wada et al, 2004(Wada et al, , 2005Wada and Shibata, 2007;Shibata and Wada, 2010;Bemelmans et al, 2015Bemelmans et al, , 2016.…”

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An Exploration of the Benefits of an Animallike Robot Companion with More Advanced Touch Interaction Capabilities for Dementia Care

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Animallike robot companions such as robotic seal Paro are increasingly used in dementia care due to the positive effects that interaction with these robots can have on the well-being of these patients. Touch is one of the most important interaction modalities for patients with dementia and can be a natural way to interact with animallike robots. To advance the development of animallike robots, we explored in what ways people with dementia could benefit from interaction with an animallike robot with more advanced touch recognition capabilities and which touch gestures would be important in their interaction with Paro. In addition, we explored which other target groups might benefit from interaction with animallike robots with more advanced interaction capabilities. In this study, we administered a questionnaire and conducted interviews with two groups of health-care providers who all worked in a geriatric psychiatry department. One group used Paro in their work (i.e., the expert group; n = 5) while the other group had no experience with the use of animallike robot (i.e., the layman group; n = 4). The results showed that health-care providers perceived Paro as an effective intervention to improve the well-being of people with dementia. Examples of usages for Paro that were mentioned were providing distraction, interrupting problematic behaviors, and stimulating communication. Furthermore, the care providers indicated that people with dementia (would) use mostly positive forms of touch and speech to interact with Paro. Paro's auditory responses were criticized because they can overstimulate the patients. In addition, the care providers argued that social interactions with Paro are currently limited and therefore the robot does not meet the needs of a broader audience such as healthy elderly people who still live in their own homes. The development of robot pets with more advanced social capabilities such as touch and speech recognition might result in more intelligent interactions, which could help to better adapt to the needs of people with dementia and could make interactions more interesting for a broader audience. Moreover, the robot's response modalities and its appearance should match the needs of to the target group.

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“…Based on earlier studies the robot allows closed remote access to an elderly person, to a significant other or a relative, and a nursing worker. [7]. Social robots interact with people and even allow them to follow.…”

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Robots With and for the Elderly People – Case Study Based on Action Research

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2017

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Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map

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BackgroundSocial isolation and loneliness are more common in older adults and are associated with a serious impact on their well‐being, mental health, physical health, and longevity. They are a public health concern highlighted by the COVID‐19 pandemic restrictions, hence the need for digital technology tools to enable remotely delivered interventions to alleviate the impact of social isolation and loneliness during the COVID‐19 restrictions.ObjectivesTo map available evidence on the effects of digital interventions to mitigate social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults in all settings except hospital settings.Search MethodsWe searched the following databases from inception to May 16, 2021, with no language restrictions. Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycInfo via Ovid, CINAHL via EBSCO, Web of Science via Clarivate, ProQuest (all databases), International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS) via ProQuest, EBSCO (all databases except CINAHL), Global Index Medicus, and Epistemonikos.Selection CriteriaTitles and abstracts and full text of potentially eligible articles were independently screened in duplicate following the eligibility criteria.Data Collection and AnalysisWe developed and pilot tested a data extraction code set in Eppi‐Reviewer and data were individually extracted and coded based on an intervention‐outcome framework which was also used to define the dimensions of the evidence and gap map.Main ResultsWe included 200 articles (103 primary studies and 97 systematic reviews) that assessed the effects of digital interventions to reduce social isolation and/or loneliness in older adults. Most of the systematic reviews (72%) were classified as critically low quality, only 2% as high quality and 25% were published since the COVID‐19 pandemic. The evidence is unevenly distributed with clusters predominantly in high‐income countries and none in low‐income countries. The most common interventions identified are digital interventions to enhance social interactions with family and friends and the community via videoconferencing and telephone calls. Digital interventions to enhance social support, particularly socially assistive robots, and virtual pets were also common. Most interventions focused on reducing loneliness and depression and improving quality of life of older adults. Major gaps were identified in community level outcomes and process indicators. No included studies or reviews assessed affordability or digital divide although the value of accessibility and barriers caused by digital divide were discussed in three primary studies and three reviews. Adverse effects were reported in only two studies and six reviews. No study or review included participants from the LGBTQIA2S+ community and only one study restricted participants to 80 years and older. Very few described how at‐risk populations were recruited or conducted any equity analysis to assess differences in effects for populations experiencing inequities across PROGRESS‐Plus categories.Authors' ConclusionsThe restrictions placed on people during the pandemic have shone a spotlight onto social isolation and loneliness, particularly for older adults. This evidence and gap map shows available evidence on the effectiveness of digital interventions for reducing social isolation or loneliness in older adults. Although the evidence is relatively large and recent, it is unevenly distributed and there is need for more high‐quality research. This map can guide researchers and funders to consider areas of major gaps as priorities for further research.

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Socially Assistive Robots in Elderly Care: A Mixed-Method Systematic Literature Review

Cited by 325 publications

References 127 publications

An Exploration of the Benefits of an Animallike Robot Companion with More Advanced Touch Interaction Capabilities for Dementia Care

An Exploration of the Benefits of an Animallike Robot Companion with More Advanced Touch Interaction Capabilities for Dementia Care

Robots With and for the Elderly People – Case Study Based on Action Research

Digital interventions to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older adults: An evidence and gap map

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