Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychosocial issues, such as social isolation and loneliness among older adults and people with dementia, continue to pose challenges with a rapidly aging population worldwide. Social robots are a rapidly emerging field of technology, developed to help address the psychosocial needs of this population. Although studies have reported positive findings regarding their psychosocial benefits, their implementation in real-world practice remains a challenge. Nevertheless, little is known about the factors affecting their implementation. The purpose of this review is to provide a systematic overview of the barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia.

Method

The Arksey and O'Malley approach with methodo

SUBMITTER: Koh WQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191065 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature