Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Using a Social Robot in Residential Care for Individuals With Challenges in Daily Structure and Planning: Protocol for a Multiple-Baseline Single Case Trial and Health Economic Evaluation.

Journal: JMIR research protocols
Published Date: Aug 8, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A substantial number of individuals in disability care experience challenges with daily structure and planning and require 24-7 support. The use of a social robot might decrease their need for support from care professionals, leading to improved well-being of individuals with disabilities and increased work engagement for care professionals.

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  • Kirstin N van Dam
    Academy Het Dorp, Arnhem, Netherlands.
  • Marieke F M Gielissen
    Academy Het Dorp, Research & Advisory on Technology in Long-term Care, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
  • Nienke M Siebelink
    Academy Het Dorp, Arnhem, Netherlands.
  • Ghislaine A P G van Mastrigt
    Care and Public Health Research Institute (Research School CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
  • Wouter den Hollander
    Trimbos Institute, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Brigitte Boon
    Academy Het Dorp, Arnhem, Netherlands.

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