Robotic assistance for people with dementia: a viable option for the future?

Journal: Expert review of medical devices
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Demographic changes in society and fewer personnel working in healthcare services have resulted in an increase in the speed of development of safe, reliable robotic assistance technologies for patients with neurological diseases. This paper aims to advocate for the frailty of patients in light of the economic need for robotic assistance, discuss potential hazards, and outline related factors that influence positive outcomes.

Authors

  • Justyna GerÅ‚owska
    Faculty of Education and Psychology, UMCS , Lublin, Poland.
  • Marzena Furtak-Niczyporuk
    Department of Public Health, Medical University of Lublin , Lublin, Poland.
  • Konrad Rejdak
    Department of Neurology, Medical University of Lublin , Lublin, Poland.