Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: a scoping review protocol.

Journal: BMJ open
PMID: 34535485

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Social isolation is a significant issue in aged care settings (eg, long-term care (LTC) and hospital) and is associated with adverse outcomes such as reduced well-being and loneliness. Loneliness is linked with depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, weakened immune system, poor physical health, poor quality of life and mortality. The use of robotic assistance may help mitigate social isolation and loneliness. Although telepresence robots have been used in healthcare settings, a comprehensive review of studies focusing on their use in aged care for reducing social isolation requires further investigation. This scoping review will focus on the use of telepresence robots to support social connection of older people in care settings.

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  • Chelsea Smith
    UBC IDEA lab, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Chelsea.smith4@mail.mcgill.ca.
  • Mario Gregorio
    Community Engagement Advocacy Network at Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Lillian Hung
    Gerontology Research Centre, Simon Fraser University, Room 2818, 2800-515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3, Canada. Lillian.Hung@vch.ca.

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