Robotic Seals as Therapeutic Tools in an Aged Care Facility: A Qualitative Study
Robots, including robotic seals, have been used as an alternative to therapies such as animal assisted therapy in the promotion of health and social wellbeing of older people in aged care facilities. There is limited research available that evaluates the effectiveness of robot therapies in these set...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Aging Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8569602 |