Reliability and acceptability of using a social robot to carry out cognitive tests for community-dwelling older adults.

Journal: Geriatrics & gerontology international
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Abstract

AIM: To improve access to cognitive testing for older adults, the reliability and acceptability of a speech-based cognitive test administered by a social robot were investigated.

Authors

  • Kana Takaeda
    Department of Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan.
  • Tomoko Kamimura
    Department of Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan.
  • Takenobu Inoue
    Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Saitama, Japan.
  • Yuko Nishiura
    Department of Assistive Technology, Research Institute, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Tokorozawa, Japan.