The attitudes and acceptance of functional assistive robots among older adults with disabilities: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The growth in older adults living with disabilities and the decline in the workforce call for technology-driven nursing services to alleviate the burden. Functional assistive robots have emerged as a promising solution; however, their acceptance and attitude toward them remain underexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the attitudes and requirements of older adults living with disabilities regarding functional assistive robots.

Research design and methods

A mixed-methods study was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, comprising a cross-sectional survey of 85 older adults with varying levels of disability and semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative dat

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553357 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature