Physiological effects of a companion robot on blood pressure of older people in residential care facility: a pilot study.

Journal: Australasian journal on ageing

PMID: 24373064

Abstract

AIM: To investigate the effects of interacting with the companion robot, Paro, on blood pressure and heart rate of older people in a residential care facility.

Authors

Hayley Robinson

Department of Psychological Medicine, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Bruce MacDonald
Elizabeth Broadbent

Keywords

Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Computers Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Determination Emotions Female Geriatric Assessment Heart Rate Homes for the Aged Human-Animal Bond Humans Male New Zealand Nursing Homes Pets Pilot Projects Predictive Value of Tests Robotics

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Physiological effects of a companion robot on blood pressure of older people in residential care facility: a pilot study.

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