The effect of robot interventions on sleep in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
PMID: 35404223

Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Robotic pets or companion robots have demonstrated positive effects on several emotional and physiological factors in humans. Robots could constitute a complementary or alternative method to treat sleep problems, but individual studies on robots' effectiveness regarding sleep show mixed results. The aim of the current study was to compare the effects of robots, plush toys, and treatment as usual on sleep in adults.

Authors

  • Siri Jakobsson Støre
    Department of Social and Psychological Studies, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden. Electronic address: siri.store@kau.se.
  • Linda Beckman
    Department of Health Sciences, Karlstad University, Sweden.
  • Niklas Jakobsson
    Karlstad Business School, Karlstad University, Sweden.

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