A social robot intervention on depression, loneliness, and quality of life for Taiwanese older adults in long-term care.

Journal: International psychogeriatrics
PMID:

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of a social robot intervention on depression, loneliness, and quality of life of older adults in long-term care (LTC) and to explore participants' experiences and perceptions after the intervention.

Authors

  • Shu-Chuan Chen
    Griffith University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, 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.
  • Helen Petsky
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia.