Socially assistive robotics and older family caregivers of young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD): A pilot study exploring respite, acceptance, and usefulness.

Journal: PloS one
PMID: 36095027

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The need for caregiver respite is well-documented for the care of persons with IDD. Social Assistive Robotics (SAR) offer promise in addressing the need for caregiver respite through 'complementary caregiving' activities that promote engagement and learning opportunities for a care recipient (CR) with IDD. This study explored the acceptability and usefulness of a SAR caregiver respite program responsive to feedback from both young adults with IDD and their older family caregivers (age 55+).

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  • Ling Xu
    Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, No. 600, YiShan Road, Shanghai, 200233, China. quanlingxu@163.com.
  • Noelle L Fields
    School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States of America.
  • Julienne A Greer
    College of Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States of America.
  • Priscila M Tamplain
    Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States of America.
  • John C Bricout
    School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN, United States of America.
  • Bonita Sharma
    College for Health, Community & Policy, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States of America.
  • Kristen L Doelling
    University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI), Fort Worth, TX, United States of America.

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