The efficacy of socially assistive robots in improving children's pain and negative affectivity during needle-based invasive treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability of socially assistive robots (SARs) to treat dementia and Alzheimer's disease has been verified. Currently, to increase the range of their application, there is an increasing amount of interest in using SARs to relieve pain and negative emotions among children in routine medical settings. However, there is little consensus regarding the use of these robots.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of SARs on pain and negative affectivity among children undergoing invasive needle-based procedures.

Design

This study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that was conducted in accordance with the Cochrane Handbook guidelines.

Methods

The PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, CNK

SUBMITTER: Pan XY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465713 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature