Determinants of implementing of pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pet robots have been employed as viable substitutes to pet therapy in nursing homes. Despite their potential to enhance the psychosocial health of residents with dementia, there is a lack of studies that have investigated determinants of implementing pet robots in real-world practice. This study aims to explore the determinants of implementing pet robots for dementia care in nursing homes, from the perspectives of healthcare professionals and organisational leaders.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study, conceptualised and guided using the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research (CFIR), was conducted. We conducted semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals and organisational leaders from nursing homes. Data was transcribed and analysed us

SUBMITTER: Koh WQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9136197 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature