Companion robots for older adults: Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis approach

Kim, Jeongeun; Kim, Sukwha; Kim, Seongheui; Lee, Euehun; Heo, Yoonjeong; Hwang, Cheol‐Yong; Choi, Yun-Young; Kong, Hyoun‐Joong; Ryu, Hyeongju; Lee, Hyeongsuk

doi:10.1007/s11370-021-00394-3

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“…Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, different stakeholders have shown an increasing interest in innovative remote communication solutions and TRs [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. However, thus far, there is limited available evidence concerning the implementation and usefulness of TRs in a home-dwelling OA population.…”

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Telepresence Robot Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults Living at Home (Project DOMIROB): Protocol for a Clinical Nonrandomized Study

Isabet

Rigaud

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background There is a growing prevalence of loneliness and social isolation among older adults (OAs). These problems are often associated with depressive states, cognitive decline, sleep disorders, addictions, and increased mortality. To limit loneliness and social isolation in OAs, some authors recommend the use of new communication technologies to maintain a social link with family members as well as with health and social care professionals. Among these communication tools, telepresence robots (TRs) seem to be a promising solution. These robots offer users the possibility of making video calls with their relatives, social workers, and health care professionals, to maintain social contact and access to support services while living at home. Nevertheless, TRs have been relatively unstudied in real-life environments. Objective The main objective of this study is to measure the impact of a 12-week intervention using a TR on the feeling of loneliness and on social isolation of OAs living at home. Its secondary objective is to establish recommendations for the implementation of TRs in the studied context. Methods A nonrandomized study will be conducted among 60 OAs living at home who will participate in the study for 24 weeks. During this period, they will host a TR for 12 weeks to use it in their home. After the end of the intervention a 12-week follow-up ensues. In total, 4 evaluations will be performed over the entire experimental phase for each participant at weeks 0, 6, 12, and 24. A multidimensional assessment of the impact of the robot will be performed using a multimethod approach including standardized scales and a semistructured interview. This assessment will also help to identify the ergonomic aspects that influence the robot’s usability and acceptability among OAs. Results Data collection started in September 2020 and is expected to be completed in early 2023. In August 2022, 56 participants were recruited for the study. Data analysis will take place between August 2022 and is expected to be completed in early 2023. Conclusions The DOMIROB study will provide new knowledge on the impact of social TRs in OAs living at home. The results will make it possible to suggest technological, ethical, and organizational recommendations for the use and implementation of TRs for OAs in real-life settings. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04767100; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04767100 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/40528

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Telepresence Robot Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults Living at Home (Project DOMIROB): Protocol for a Clinical Nonrandomized Study

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Rigaud

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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“…In particular, loneliness in older adults is a risk factor that negatively influences mental and physical health, leading to depression, lower quality of life, decline in health, and mortality rates [1,2]. Companion robots are targeted to enhance the well-being, quality of life, and independence of older adults, by providing service and companionship and assisting (e.g., carrying out a variety of tasks) in everyday life [3,4]. Their designed functionalities may include cognitive and social support, support for mobility, health monitoring, and care.…”

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“…Their designed functionalities may include cognitive and social support, support for mobility, health monitoring, and care. Several studies have shown their benefits in reducing social isolation and loneliness, thereby significantly contributing to improving the quality of life or well-being of older adults in several studies [3].…”

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Between Reality and Delusion: Challenges of Applying Large Language Models to Companion Robots for Open-Domain Dialogues with Older Adults

Irfan

Kuoppamäki

Skantze

2023

Preprint

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This work aims to provide initial guidelines towards developing companion robots with large language models (LLMs) to be part of everyday lives of older adults. Using iterative participatory design (co-design) approaches, we analyze the challenges of applying LLMs for multi-modal open-domain dialogue, deriving from older adults' (one-to-one) interactions with a personalized companion robot, built on Furhat robot with GPT-3.5. An initial study with 6 Swedish-speaking older adults (65 and older) showed that the robot frequently interrupted the users, responded slowly and repetitively, engaged in superficial conversations, and caused a barrier in the interaction due to foreign language (English). Upon incremental technical developments to address these issues, participatory design workshops were conducted with 28 Swedish-speaking older adults. While the interactions (in Swedish) were smoother, less disrupted, and more varied in topics and responses, further challenges were observed due to hallucinations and obsolete information, and disengagement cues, causing frustration, confusion, and worry.

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An Improved Incremental Classifier and Representation Learning Method for Elderly Escort Robots

Huang,

Li,

Wang

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering

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Companion robots for older adults: Rodgers’ evolutionary concept analysis approach

Cited by 8 publications

References 74 publications

Telepresence Robot Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults Living at Home (Project DOMIROB): Protocol for a Clinical Nonrandomized Study

Telepresence Robot Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older Adults Living at Home (Project DOMIROB): Protocol for a Clinical Nonrandomized Study

Between Reality and Delusion: Challenges of Applying Large Language Models to Companion Robots for Open-Domain Dialogues with Older Adults

An Improved Incremental Classifier and Representation Learning Method for Elderly Escort Robots

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