BMC Geriatrics | |
Connecting the person with dementia and family: a feasibility study of a telepresence robot | |
Research Article | |
Billy Sung1  Suzie Drummond1  Cindy Jones2  Siobhan O’Dwyer3  Marie Cooke4  Wendy Moyle5  | |
[1] Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, Carers and Consumers, QUT, Brisbane, Australia;Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, QLD, Brisbane4111, Australia;Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, 4111, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, 170 Kessels Road, QLD, Brisbane4111, Australia;Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, Carers and Consumers, QUT, Brisbane, Australia; | |
关键词: Dementia; Telepresence robots; Communication; Family; Long-term care; Technology; | |
DOI : 10.1186/1471-2318-14-7 | |
received in 2013-11-01, accepted in 2014-01-22, 发布年份 2014 | |
来源: Springer | |
【 摘 要 】
BackgroundMaintenance of communication is important for people with dementia living in long-term care. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of using “Giraff”, a telepresence robot to enhance engagement between family and a person with dementia living in long-term care.MethodsA mixed-methods approach involving semi-structured interviews, call records and video observational data was used. Five people with dementia and their family member participated in a discussion via the Giraff robot for a minimum of six times over a six-week period. A feasibility framework was used to assess feasibility and included video analysis of emotional response and engagement.ResultsTwenty-six calls with an average duration of 23 mins took place. Residents showed a general state of positive emotions across the calls with a high level of engagement and a minimal level of negative emotions. Participants enjoyed the experience and families reported that the Giraff robot offered the opportunity to reduce social isolation. A number of software and hardware challenges were encountered.ConclusionsParticipants perceived this novel approach to engage families and people with dementia as a feasible option. Participants were observed and also reported to enjoy the experience. The technical challenges identified have been improved in a newer version of the robot. Future research should include a feasibility trial of longer duration, with a larger sample and a cost analysis.
【 授权许可】
CC BY
© Moyle et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014
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