The benefits of and barriers to using a social robot PARO in care settings: a scoping review.

Lillian HungCindy LiuEvan WoldumAndy Au-YeungAnnette BerndtChristine WallsworthNeil HorneMario GregorioJim MannHabib Chaudhury

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2019)

Most interventions conducted have been primarily researcher-focused. Future research should pay more attention to the clinical needs of the patient population and develop strategies to overcome barriers to the adoption of PARO in order to maximize patient benefits.

Keyphrases

healthcare
case report
palliative care
physical activity
mental health
health insurance
current status
electronic health record
quality improvement
pain management