Exploring the applicability of the robotic seal PARO to support caring for older persons with dementia within the home context
Objective: To (1) examine the potentiality of using the robot PARO to mediate care provided by the family and (2) identify problems when utilizing PARO in the home context. Methods: Family members of 7 households were asked to use PARO for at least three times per week, over 1 to 3 months. Research...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-07-01
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Series: | Palliative Care and Social Practice |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/26323524211030285 |