The Effectiveness of Social Robots for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies.

Journal: The Gerontologist
Published Date: Jan 9, 2019

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 summarize the effectiveness of social robots on outcomes (psychological, physiological, quality of life, or medications) of older adults from randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Authors

  • Lihui Pu
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Wendy Moyle
    Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Cindy Jones
    Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • Michael Todorovic
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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