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How do older adults experience and perceive socially assistive robots in aged care: a systematic review of qualitative evidence.

Tijs VandemeulebrouckeBernadette Dierckx de CasterléChris Gastmans
Published in: Aging & mental health (2017)
Older adults have clear positive and negative opinions about different aspects of SARs in aged care. Nonetheless, some opinions can be ambiguous and need more attention if SARs are to be considered for use in aged care. Understanding older adults' lived experiences with SARs creates the possibility of using an approach that embeds technological innovation into the care practice itself.
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