A rise-assisting robot extends life space and improves facial expressions of nursing home residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The introduction of nursing care-support devices using robotic technology is expected to reduce the task burden in long-term care facilities.

Objective

To investigate the use of the rise-assisting robot, Resyone, in extending and improving the life space of nursing home residents with severe care needs.

Methods

We performed a feasibility study in which Resyone was used to facilitate visits to additional sites in and around the nursing home as part of the care package of three residents. Two weeks before and four weeks after implementation of the new arrangements, the 30 caregivers involved were asked to record transfer times and destinations, while also checking the residents' facial expressions.

Results

Before implementation, participants had limite

SUBMITTER: Kato K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9794109 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature