How do "robopets" impact the health and well-being of residents in care homes? A systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence.

Journal: International journal of older people nursing
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robopets are small animal-like robots which have the appearance and behavioural characteristics of pets.

Authors

  • Rebecca Abbott
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Noreen Orr
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Paige McGill
    College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Rebecca Whear
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Alison Bethel
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Ruth Garside
    European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Ken Stein
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.
  • Jo Thompson-Coon
    Evidence Synthesis Team, NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula (PenCLAHRC), College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK.