Impacts of Low-cost Robotic Pets for Older Adults and People With Dementia: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults and people with dementia are particularly vulnerable to social isolation. Social robots, including robotic pets, are promising technological interventions that can benefit the psychosocial health of older adults and people with dementia. However, issues such as high costs can lead to a lack of equal access and concerns about infection control. Although there are previous reviews on the use of robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia, none have included or had a focus on low-cost and familiarly and realistically designed pet robots.

Objective

The aim of this review is to synthesize evidence on the delivery and impact of low-cost, familiarly and realistically designed interactive robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia.

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SUBMITTER: Koh WQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8082946 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature