Implementing Robotic Pets in Continuing Care Settings: A Scoping Review of Barriers and Facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic pets are a unique technological innovation found among facility-based continuing care (CC) settings for older adults living with or without dementia. While researchers have reported positive outcomes for older adults who interact with robotic pets, unintended negative consequences may occur if robotic pets are not implemented properly. We examine the current evidence describing barriers and facilitators of implementing robotic pets for older adults residing in CC facilities to inform implementation practices.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted following the methodological framework outlined by Arksey and O'Malley. Five databases and the CADTH Gray Matters tool were used to identify relevant articles and gray literature. Our inclusion criteria followed

SUBMITTER: Fernandes BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554848 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature