A roadmap to evaluate the usage of telepresence robots in elderly care centers

Reis, Arsénio; Xavier, Rui; Macedo, Catarina; Costa, Telmo; Rodrigues, Vítor Manuel Costa Pereira; Barroso, João

doi:10.1109/tishw.2018.8559497

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“…Five studies reported that sufficient training for staff, residents, and family members facilitates the implementation of telepresence robots. 11 , 23 , 27 , 28 , 31 Training should “differ according to the profile of the participants, adapting to their capacities and limitations as well as to their ability to use technological equipment.” 31 (p: 3) Another facilitator was the availability of a suitable setting with good internet connection. 31 Poor internet connection was reported as a barrier in five studies.…”

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“…11 , 23 , 27 , 28 , 31 Training should “differ according to the profile of the participants, adapting to their capacities and limitations as well as to their ability to use technological equipment.” 31 (p: 3) Another facilitator was the availability of a suitable setting with good internet connection. 31 Poor internet connection was reported as a barrier in five studies. 21 , 22 , 24 , 26 , 27 Barriers relating to a lack of training were reported in two studies.…”

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“… 22 , 24 , 27 Other facilitators include developing clear written rules surrounding calls, 22 considering and addressing ethical issues 23 , 26 and meeting the unique needs of particular residents. 24 Barriers included a lack of defined rules, 31 and the need to obtain the signed permission of all residents to use the robot in common spaces and under “surveillance mode.” 24 Scheduling the date for the robot installation to avoid disturbing daily routines of the care setting was also suggested. 31 …”

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“… 24 Barriers included a lack of defined rules, 31 and the need to obtain the signed permission of all residents to use the robot in common spaces and under “surveillance mode.” 24 Scheduling the date for the robot installation to avoid disturbing daily routines of the care setting was also suggested. 31 …”

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“…Establishing an evaluation plan was recommended. 31 Reflecting on the future use of robots was also reported after utilizing the robots in the care setting. 23 …”

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Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: A scoping review

Hung

Wong

Smith

et al. 2022

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineerin

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Social isolation has been a significant issue in aged care settings, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is associated with adverse outcomes, including loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline. While robotic assistance may help mitigate social isolation, it would be helpful to know how to adopt technology in aged care. This scoping review aims to explore facilitators and barriers to the implementation of telepresence robots in aged care settings. Following the Joanna Briggs Institute scoping review methodology and the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews reporting guidelines, we searched relevant peer-reviewed studies through eight databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane, PsychINFO (EBSCO), Web of Science, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, IEEE Xplore, and ACM Digital Library. Google was used to search gray literature, including descriptive, evaluative, quantitative, and qualitative designs. Eligibility includes: studies with people aged 65 years and older who interacted with a telepresence robot in a care setting, and articles written in English. We conducted a thematic analysis to summarize the evidence based on the constructs in the Consolidated Framework of Implementation Research. Of 1183 articles retrieved, 13 were included in the final review. The analysis yielded three themes: relative advantages, perceived risks and problems, and contextual considerations. The key facilitators to telepresence robot adoption are as follows: a feeling of physical presence, ease of use, mobility, and training. The barriers to implementation are as follows: cost, privacy issues, internet connectivity, and workflow. Future research should investigate the role of leadership support in implementation and practical strategies to overcome barriers to technology adoption in aged care settings.

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confidence: 99%

“…Establishing an evaluation plan was recommended. 31 Reflecting on the future use of robots was also reported after utilizing the robots in the care setting. 23 …”

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confidence: 99%

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Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: A scoping review

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Staff’s Attitudes towards the Use of Mobile Telepresence Robots in Long-Term Care Homes in Canada

Wada,

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Tsevis

et al. 2023

Can. J. Aging

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This cross-sectional study investigated staff’s attitudes towards the use of mobile telepresence robots in long-term care (LTC) homes in western Canada. We drew on a Health Technology Assessment Core Model 3.0 to design a survey examining attitudes towards nine domains of mobile telepresence robots. Staff, including nurses, care staff, and managers, from two LTC homes were invited to participate. Statistical analysis of survey data from 181 participants revealed that overall, participants showed positive attitudes towards features and characteristics, self-efficacy on technology use, organizational aspects, clinical effectiveness, and residents and social aspects; neutral attitudes towards residents’ ability to use technology, and costs; and negative attitudes towards safety and privacy. Participants who disclosed their demographic backgrounds tended to exhibit more positive attitudes than participants who did not. Content analysis of textual data identified specific concerns and benefits of using the robots. We discuss options for implementing mobile telepresence robots in LTC.

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A roadmap to evaluate the usage of telepresence robots in elderly care centers

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Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: A scoping review

Facilitators and barriers to using telepresence robots in aged care settings: A scoping review

Staff’s Attitudes towards the Use of Mobile Telepresence Robots in Long-Term Care Homes in Canada

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