A rise-assisting robot extends life space and improves facial expressions of nursing home residents.

Journal: BMC health services research
Published Date: Dec 27, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The introduction of nursing care-support devices using robotic technology is expected to reduce the task burden in long-term care facilities.

Authors

  • Kenji Kato
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Tatsuya Yoshimi
    Laboratory for Clinical Evaluation with Robotics, Center of Assistive Robotics and Rehabilitation for Longevity and Good Health, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan.
  • Keita Aimoto
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, 7-430, Morioka, Obu, Aichi, 474-8511, Japan.
  • Kenji Sato
    Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan.
  • Naoki Itoh
    National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan.
  • Izumi Kondo

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