Changes in technology acceptance among older people with dementia: the role of social robot engagement.

Journal: International journal of medical informatics
PMID: 32739611

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Emerging technologies such as social robots have shown to be effective in reducing loneliness and agitation for older people with dementia. However, the acceptance of technology (specifically social robots) was found to be low for older people with dementia. The current understanding of changes in technology acceptance following direct exposure is limited and lacks rigorous study design. This study examined the change in technology acceptance after a direct interaction with a humanoid social robot (Kabochan) that was deployed for long-term care facilities' residents with dementia.

Authors

  • Chen Ke
    Sau Po Centre on Ageing, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Electronic address: kechen@hku.hk.
  • Vivian Wei-Qun Lou
    Sau Po Centre on Ageing, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Electronic address: wlou@hku.hk.
  • Kelvin Cheng-Kian Tan
    Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Electronic address: u3004055@connect.hku.hk.
  • Man Yi Wai
    Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Ltd, Hong Kong. Electronic address: gwai@skhwc.org.hk.
  • Lai Lok Chan
    Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Ltd, Hong Kong. Electronic address: llchan@skhwc.org.hk.

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