The Effect of Social Robots on Depression and Loneliness for Older Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
PMID: 38614134

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Depression and loneliness are challenges facing older residents living in long-term care facilities. Social robots might be a solution as nonpharmacologic interventions. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of concrete forms of social robots on depression and loneliness in older residents in long-term care facilities by a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Authors

  • Hsin-Yen Yen
    School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Chih Wei Huang
    International Center for Health Information Technology, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Huei-Ling Chiu
    School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan. Electronic address: reiko@tmu.edu.tw.
  • Grace Jin
    Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA.

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