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Proactive care architecture for care robots.

Scientific reports
Care robots have been developed to address the shortage of human caregivers in aging societies facing declining birth rates. However, currently care robots only passively perform care tasks based on commands, they are unable to provide care services ...

Does Humanness Matter? An Ethical Evaluation of Sharing Care Work with Social Robots.

Science and engineering ethics
While social robots offer potential benefits like task assistance and companionship, their integration raises concerns about the erosion of human connection and the dehumanization of care. Through a qualitative study of older adults, family caregiver...

Perspectives and Experiences of Family Caregivers Using Supportive Mobile Apps in Dementia Care: Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research.

JMIR mHealth and uHealth
BACKGROUND: Supportive mobile apps are effective tools for family caregivers of persons with dementia to obtain online information and psychological support. Nevertheless, details about the experiences of family caregivers of persons with dementia us...

Informal caregivers' attitudes towards care robots: A mixed methods systematic review.

Ageing research reviews
BACKGROUND: Care Robots (CRs) are capable of performing a multitude of caregiving tasks, demonstrating potential in addressing the aging crisis. However, the implementation of CRs faces challenges, and user attitudes are vital for implementation of C...

Technology-Based Solutions for Combating Loneliness and Isolation in Geriatric Care: A Narrative Review.

Clinics in geriatric medicine
This narrative review evaluates the potential of technology-based solutions to address loneliness and isolation among older adults and their caregivers. It examines the benefits and limitations of interventions such as videoconferencing, social media...

Systematic Identification of Caregivers of Patients Living With Dementia in the Electronic Health Record: Known Contacts and Natural Language Processing Cohort Study.

Journal of medical Internet research
BACKGROUND: Systemically identifying caregivers in the electronic health record (EHR) is a critical step for delivering patient-centered care, enhancing care coordination, and advancing research and population health efforts in caregiving. Despite EH...

The Impact of Telepresence Robots on Family Caregivers and Residents in Long-Term Care.

International journal of environmental research and public health
Telepresence robots can enhance social connection and support person-centered care in long-term care (LTC) homes. This study evaluates their impact in facilitating virtual visits between family caregivers and older residents in Canadian LTC homes. Te...

AI in Home Care-Evaluation of Large Language Models for Future Training of Informal Caregivers: Observational Comparative Case Study.

Journal of medical Internet research
BACKGROUND: The aging population presents an accomplishment for society but also poses significant challenges for governments, health care systems, and caregivers. Elevated rates of functional limitations among older adults, primarily caused by chron...

Exploring the perceptions and experiences of caregivers with the application of socially assistive robots in dementia care: A systematic review of qualitative studies.

International journal of nursing studies
BACKGROUND: The use of socially assistive robots in dementia care is growing, aimed at improving patient well-being and alleviating caregiver burden. Refining the utilisation of robotic assistance in individuals with dementia is critical, drawing on ...

Evaluation of Large Language Models in Tailoring Educational Content for Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers: Quality Analysis.

JMIR cancer
BACKGROUND: Cancer survivors and their caregivers, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds with limited health literacy or racial and ethnic minorities facing language barriers, are at a disproportionately higher risk of experiencing sympto...