Social Robots for Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

Shu-Chuan Chen Cindy Jones Wendy Moyle

Published in: Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2018)

Social robots are being used with increasing frequency to potentially provide personal support to older adults living in long-term care facilities. Social robots can be used to help alleviate depressive symptoms when used in group activities.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
sleep quality
social support