Psychological and Social Effects of Robot-assisted Activity in the Elderly Robot-assisted at Health Service Facilities

2003 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuyoshi Wada ◽  
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Takanori Shibata ◽  
Tomoko Saito ◽  
Kazuo Tanie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Social Effects ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Service Facility ◽  
Face Scale

We have been developing cat and seal robots – called "mental commit robots" – to help people psychologically, physiologically, and socially. The actual animal seal robot was developed for use in therapy. We used seal robots to assist the elderly at a health service facility for the aged. To determine psychological and social effects of seal robots in such a setting, we evaluated moods using a face scale, which expresses moods by illustrating facial expressions, and Profile of Mood States, which evaluates moods through a questionnaire. Seal robots used at the facility for three weeks. The moods of elderly people were improved by interaction with them.

Examination of Practicability of Communication Robot-Assisted Activity Program for Elderly People

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayoshi Kanoh ◽  
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Yukio Oida ◽  
Yu Nomura ◽  
Atsushi Araki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Robot Assisted ◽  
Care Facilities

We have developed a Robot Assisted Activity (RAA) program for recreational use in health care facilities for elderly people. The RAA program has been evaluated in such a facility to assess its usefulness. The program applies a standard classroom model, starting with homeroom and including lessons in the Japanese language, music, gymnastics, arithmetic, and other subjects. At the end of the program, there is a graduation ceremony. We use a video camera to record each scene. Each behavior and utterance of the participants is then analyzed. In addition, immediately upon completion of the RAA program, specialists conduct a Focus Group Interview (FGI) in which they collect comments, opinions, and requests from the participants. Ten elderly people participate in the program, two men and eight women (81.0±3.7 years old). All are residents at a health care facility in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. TheMMSE (MiniMental State Examination) score indicating the level of dementia is 24.1±3.0 points. Two participants are judged to be in a moderate stage of cognitive decline (21 points or less), six are in a mild stage (22-26 points), and the remaining two are normal. On the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), in which a score of 13.3±4.2 points indicates a state of depression, seven participants are judged to be depressive (11 points or more). The results of our study show that all participants have a favorable impression of the robot and nearly all have a positive opinion of the RAA program. This suggests that the program can be used for emotional and recreational therapy at health care facilities for the elderly. However, in spite of the overall success of the RAA program, we seldom observe interaction between participants and the robot.

scholarly journals El efecto de un programa de ejercicios basado en Pilates sobre el estado de ánimo en adultos mayores Mexicanos (Effects of a Pilates-based exercise program on mood states in older adults in Mexico)

Retos ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Mario Alberto Villarreal Ángeles ◽  
José Moncada Jiménez ◽  
Jesús José Gallegos Sanchez ◽  
Francisco Ruiz-Juan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Pilates Method

El propósito del estudio fue determinar el efecto de un programa de acondicionamiento físico basado en el método Pilates sobre variables del estado de ánimo en adultos mayores del Estado de Durango, México. Se diseñó un estudio experimental con un grupo control (GC) y un grupo experimental (GE) y mediciones iniciales (pre-test) y finales (post-test). Participaron 10 adultos mayores en cada grupo, cuyas edades estaban entre los 60 y 80 años. La duración del programa fue de 12 semanas, con 3 sesiones por semana de 50 min cada una. Para evaluar el estado de ánimo se utilizó el Profile of Mood States (POMS). Los datos se analizaron por medio de ANOVA de 2 x 2. Se encontró una interacción significativa entre mediciones y grupos en las dimensiones de tensión (p = 0.001), cólera (p = 0.030), fatiga (p= 0.002) y el puntaje total (p ≤ 0.0001). No se encontró una interacción significativa en la dimensión de depresión (p = 0.065) ni vigor (p = 0.125). Un programa de acondicionamiento físico de 12 semanas basado en el método Pilates mejora algunas variables del estado de ánimo, las cuales pueden ser relevantes para el logro de la buena salud emocional en el adulto mayor.Abstract. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a Pilates-based fitness program on mood variables in older adults from Durango State, Mexico. An experimental design study was designed with a control group (CG), experimental group (EG), initial (pre-test), and final (post-test) measurements. Ten older adults participated in each group, whose ages were between 60 and 80 years. The program duration was 12 weeks with three sessions per week, each of 50 min. The Profile of Mood States (POMS) was used to assess mood. Data were analyzed by 2 x 2 ANOVA. Significant interactions between measurements and experimental groups were found for tension (p = 0.001), anger (p = 0.030), fatigue (p = 0.002) and the total score (p ≤ 0.0001). No significant interactions were found for depression (p = 0.065) and vigor (p = 0.125). A 12 week fitness program based on the Pilates method improved some but not all mood variables, which may be relevant to the achievement of good emotional health in the elderly.

Use of Private Psychiatric Services in Australia: An Analysis of Medicare Data

1989 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. F. Jorm ◽  
A. S. Henderson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Service Use ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Medicare Data ◽  
Service Policy ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Age And Sex

An analysis of Medicare data for the 1985–86 financial year showed that the distribution of private psychiatric services varied greatly by age and sex. Females were greater users than males, except in childhood where the opposite was true. Service use was lowest for children and for the elderly and highest for the 35–44 year old group. Amongst patients receiving psychiatric services, elderly people were more likely to receive short consultations and ECT. These findings carry considerable implications for health service policy and for medical education.

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