The Effect of Using PARO for People Living With Dementia and Chronic Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Published Date: Feb 29, 2020

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of interaction with a robotic seal (PARO) on pain and behavioral and psychological symptoms of people with dementia and chronic pain.

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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