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dc.contributor.authorMoyle, W.
dc.contributor.authorJones, C.
dc.contributor.authorCooke, M.
dc.contributor.authorO'Dwyer, S.
dc.contributor.authorSung, Billy
dc.contributor.authorDrummond, S.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T15:37:33Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T15:37:33Z
dc.date.created2016-04-19T19:30:37Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationMoyle, W. and Jones, C. and Cooke, M. and O'Dwyer, S. and Sung, B. and Drummond, S. 2014. Connecting the person with dementia and family: a feasibility study of a telepresence robot. BMC Geriatrics. 14 (7).
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48122
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/1471-2318-14-7
dc.description.abstract

Background: Maintenance of communication is important for people with dementia living in long-term care. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of using “Giraff”, a telepresence robot to enhance engagement between family and a person with dementia living in long-term care. Methods: A mixed-methods approach involving semi-structured interviews, call records and video observational data was used. Five people with dementia and their family member participated in a discussion via the Giraff robot for a minimum of six times over a six-week period. A feasibility framework was used to assess feasibility and included video analysis of emotional response and engagement. Results: Twenty-six calls with an average duration of 23 mins took place. Residents showed a general state of positive emotions across the calls with a high level of engagement and a minimal level of negative emotions. Participants enjoyed the experience and families reported that the Giraff robot offered the opportunity to reduce social isolation. A number of software and hardware challenges were encountered. Conclusions: Participants perceived this novel approach to engage families and people with dementia as a feasible option. Participants were observed and also reported to enjoy the experience. The technical challenges identified have been improved in a newer version of the robot. Future research should include a feasibility trial of longer duration, with a larger sample and a cost analysis.

dc.publisherBioMed Central Ltd
dc.titleConnecting the person with dementia and family: a feasibility study of a telepresence robot
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume14
dcterms.source.number7
dcterms.source.issn1471-2318
dcterms.source.titleBMC Geriatrics
curtin.departmentSchool of Marketing
curtin.accessStatusOpen access via publisher


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