scholarly journals 095Can Social Robots Help to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in People with Dementia? A Delphi Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (Suppl_3) ◽  
pp. iii13-iii59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Barrett ◽  
Kathleen Murphy ◽  
Arlene Mannion ◽  
Pauline Meskell ◽  
Megan Burke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
Delphi Survey ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals Impact of Social Isolation on People with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Lílian Viana dos Santos Azevedo ◽  
Ismael Luis Calandri ◽  
Andrea Slachevsky ◽  
Héctor Gastón Graviotto ◽  
Maria Carolina Santos Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Memory Function ◽  
South American ◽  
Severe Dementia ◽  
Dementia Caregivers ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
Severity Of Dementia

Background: People with dementia and their family caregivers may face a great burden through social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which can be manifested as various behavioral and clinical symptoms. Objective: To investigate the impacts of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with dementia and their family caregivers. Methods: Two semi-structured questionnaires were applied via telephone to family caregivers of people diagnosed with dementia in three cities in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, in order to assess clinical and behavioral changes in people with dementia and in their caregivers. Results: In general, 321 interviews were conducted. A significant decline in memory function has been reported among 53.0%of people with dementia. In addition, 31.2%of individuals with dementia felt sadder and 37.4%had increased anxiety symptoms. These symptoms of anxiety were greater in individuals with mild to moderate dementia, while symptoms of agitation were greater in individuals with severe dementia. Moreover, compulsive-obsessive behavior, hallucinations, increased forgetfulness, altered appetite, and increased difficulty in activities of daily living were reported more frequently among individuals with moderate to severe dementia. Caregivers reported feeling more tired and overwhelmed during this period and these symptoms were also influenced by the severity of dementia. Conclusion: Social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a series of negative behavioral repercussions, both for people with dementia and for their family caregivers in these three South American countries.

scholarly journals Impact of iN2L Tablets on Loneliness and Well-Being: Findings of an Innovative Industry-AAA Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 949-950
Author(s):  
Lydia Nguyen ◽  
Karen O'Hern ◽  
Adam Siak ◽  
Kristi Stoglin ◽  
Charlotte Mather-Tayor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Case Managers ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
Adult Day Centers

Abstract Area Agency on Aging (AAA) senior and adult day centers closed due to COVID-19, causing many older adults to lose an important source of connection and engagement, leading to social isolation. To combat negative consequences, iN2L and a Florida AAA partnered on an innovative program providing iN2L tablets to AAA-supported older adults to use at home. The tablets have a simple interface, content specifically designed for older adults (e.g., games; music; movies), and video call capability. Participants included 51 independent older adults (mean age 77) and 39 family caregivers (mean age 59) of people with dementia. Participants completed phone surveys with AAA case managers at baseline and 3 months, including UCLA Loneliness Scale (3 item) and questions about their tablet experiences. Findings show positive trends for loneliness and well-being in both groups. At 3 months, lonely participants decreased from baseline by 25% for independent older adults and 18% for family caregivers. Over 80% of independent older adults agreed the tablet engages them in meaningful activities, provides daily enjoyment, and helps with relaxation. For family caregivers, 79% agreed the tablet is another tool in their caregiver toolkit and about 70% agreed the tablet adds daily enjoyment, helps with relaxation, and provides engagement in meaningful activities for their family member. Approximately 50% of caregivers felt happier, less stressed, and less irritable since using the tablets. This work has implications for the utility of technology in promoting engagement and connection, alleviating negative effects of social isolation, and the effectiveness of industry-AAA partnerships.

P4-367: HUMANOID SOCIAL ROBOTS IN HEALTH CARE: ATTITUDES, KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEIVED ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, RELATIVES, NURSES AND DEMENTIA TRAINERS

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (7S_Part_30) ◽  
pp. P1610-P1610
Author(s):  
Sandra Schüssler ◽  
Julia Zuschnegg ◽  
Lucas Paletta ◽  
Maria Fellner ◽  
Josef Steiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of social robots for older adults and people with dementia: a scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Qi Koh ◽  
Simone Anna Felding ◽  
Elaine Toomey ◽  
Dympna Casey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Evidence Synthesis ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Link Type ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Abstract Background Psychosocial health issues such as depression and social isolation are an important cause of morbidity and premature mortality for older adults and people with dementia. Social robots are promising technological innovations to deliver effective psychosocial interventions to promote psychosocial wellbeing. Studies have reported positive findings regarding this technology on the psychosocial health of older adults and people with dementia. However, despite positive findings of the effects of social robots for older adults and people with dementia, little is known about factors affecting their implementation in practice. Methods This study follows Arksey and O’Malley’s approach and methodological enhancement by Levac et al. Relevant articles will be identified by searching electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, Compendex and PubMed. A two-phase screening process will be undertaken by two independent reviewers to determine articles’ inclusion. Findings will be summarised and reported thematically based on domains in the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research (CFIR) and presented narratively. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) will guide the reporting of findings. Discussion Reporting the protocol in advance of conducting the review will ensure that rigorous and transparent methodological approach is undertaken. The outcomes of the review include identifying variants in terminologies used to describe implementation, identifying the scope of the literature regarding the barriers and facilitators affecting the implementation of social robots and identifying research gaps to guide further empirical research in this field. This evidence synthesis constitutes part of a bigger project aimed to develop implementation guidelines for social robotics for older adults with dementia. Since the methodological process consists of reviewing and collecting data from publicly available data, this study does not require approval from a research ethics board. Scoping review registration Our protocol is registered with the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/2x3y9/) as an open access article, under the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC-4.0) license, which allows others to distribute, remix, adapt and build on this work on a non-commercial basis, and license their derivative work using different terms, on the basis that the original basis is properly cited and the use is non-commercial (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

scholarly journals PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND SOCIAL ROBOTS: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER?

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 347-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Span ◽  
Smits C. ◽  
Hettinga M.
Keyword(s):  
Social Robots ◽  
Best Friends ◽  
People With Dementia

scholarly journals Impacts of Low-cost Robotic Pets for Older Adults and People With Dementia: Scoping Review

10.2196/25340 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e25340
Author(s):  
Wei Qi Koh ◽  
Faith Xin Hui Ang ◽  
Dympna Casey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Live Animal ◽  
People With Dementia

Background Older adults and people with dementia are particularly vulnerable to social isolation. Social robots, including robotic pets, are promising technological interventions that can benefit the psychosocial health of older adults and people with dementia. However, issues such as high costs can lead to a lack of equal access and concerns about infection control. Although there are previous reviews on the use of robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia, none have included or had a focus on low-cost and familiarly and realistically designed pet robots. Objective The aim of this review is to synthesize evidence on the delivery and impact of low-cost, familiarly and realistically designed interactive robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia. Methods The Arksey and O’Malley framework was used to guide this review. First, the research question was identified. Second, searches were conducted on five electronic databases and Google Scholar. Studies were selected using a two-phase screening process, where two reviewers independently screened and extracted data using a standardized data extraction form. Finally, the results were discussed, categorized, and presented narratively. Results A total of 9 studies were included in the review. Positive impacts related to several psychosocial domains, including mood and affect, communication and social interaction, companionship, and other well-being outcomes. Issues and concerns associated with its use included misperceptions of the robotic pets as a live animal, ethical issues of attachment, negative reactions by users, and other pragmatic concerns such as hygiene and cost. Conclusions Overall, the findings resonate with previous studies that investigated the effectiveness of other social robots, demonstrating the promise of these low-cost robotic pets in addressing the psychosocial needs of older adults and people with dementia. The affordability of these robotic pets appeared to influence the practicalities of real-world use, such as intervention delivery and infection control, which are especially relevant in light of COVID-19. Moving forward, studies should also consider comparing the effects of these low-cost robots with other robotic pets.

scholarly journals Fighting social isolation of vulnerable people with dementia through remote group meetings: An experience report

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (S8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Viega Alves ◽  
Elisabeth Araujo de Abreu ◽  
Bárbara Costa Beber ◽  
Lenisa Brandao
Keyword(s):  
Social Isolation ◽  
Experience Report ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Vulnerable People ◽  
Group Meetings

scholarly journals Alzheimer's Association Project VITAL: A Florida Statewide Initiative Using Technology to Impact Social Isolation and Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna E. Prophater ◽  
Sam Fazio ◽  
Lydia T. Nguyen ◽  
Gizem Hueluer ◽  
Lindsay J. Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Project Echo ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
The Impact

Lack of social engagement and the resulting social isolation can have negative impacts on health and well-being, especially in senior care communities and for those living with dementia. Project VITAL leverages technology and community resources to create a network for connection, engagement, education, and support of individuals with dementia and their caregivers, and explores the impact of these interventions in reducing feelings of social isolation and increasing mood among residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through two phases, 600 personalized Wi-Fi-enabled iN2L tablets were distributed to 300 senior care communities (55% assisted living communities, 37% skilled nursing communities, 6% memory care communities, and 2% adult family-care homes) to connect and engage residents and their families. Different phases also included Project ECHO, a video-based learning platform, Alzheimer's Association virtual and online education and support for family caregivers, evidence-based online professional dementia care staff training and certification, and Virtual Forums designed to explore ways to build sustainable, scalable models to ensure access to support and decrease social isolation in the future. Tablet usage was collected over an 11-month period and an interim survey was designed to assess the effectiveness of the tablets, in preventing social isolation and increasing mood among residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 105 care community staff (whose community used the tablets) completed the survey and overall, these staff showed a high level of agreement to statements indicating that residents struggled with loneliness and mood, and that the tablet was useful in improving loneliness and mood in residents and allowing them to stay in touch with family and friends. Additional positive results were seen through a variety of other responses around the tablets and Project ECHO. Overall, the tablets were shown to be an effective way to engage residents and connect them with friends and family, as well as being a useful tool for staff members. A third phase is currently underway in the homes of people with dementia and their family caregivers, which includes tablets and direct access to Alzheimer's Association virtual and online education and support programs.

Impacts of low-cost robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia: A scoping review (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Qi Koh ◽  
Faith Xin Hui Ang ◽  
Dympna Casey
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Robots ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Live Animal ◽  
People With Dementia

BACKGROUND Older adults and people with dementia are particularly vulnerable to social isolation. Social robots, including robotic pets, are promising technological interventions that can benefit the psychosocial health of older adults and people with dementia. However, issues such as high costs can lead to a lack of equal access and concerns about infection control. Although there are previous reviews on the use of robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia, none have included or had a focus on low-cost, familiarly and realistically designed pet robots. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review was to synthesise evidence on the delivery and impact of low-cost, familiarly and realistically designed interactive robotic pets for older adults and people with dementia. METHODS The Arksey and O’Malley framework was used to guide this review. First, the research question was identified. Next, searches were conducted on five electronic databases and Google Scholar. Studies were selected using a two-phase screening process, where two reviewers independently screened and extracted data using a standardized data extraction form. Finally, the results were discussed, categorised and presented narratively. RESULTS A total of nine studies were included in the review. Positive impacts related to several psychosocial domains, including mood and affect, communication and social interaction, companionship, and other well-being outcomes. Issues and concerns associated with its use included misperceptions of the robotic pets as a live animal, ethical issues of attachment, negative reactions by users, and other pragmatic concerns such as hygiene and cost. CONCLUSIONS Overall, findings resonate with previous studies that investigated the effectiveness of other social robots, demonstrating the promise of these low-cost robotic pets in addressing the psychosocial needs of older adults and people with dementia. The affordability of these robotic pets appeared to influence the practicalities of real-world use, such as intervention delivery and infection control, which are especially relevant in light of COVID-19. Moving forward, studies should also consider comparing the effects of these low-cost robots with other robotic pets. CLINICALTRIAL

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