Using a therapeutic companion robot for dementia symptoms in long-term care: reflections from a cluster-RCT
OBJECTIVES: We undertook a cluster-randomised controlled trial exploring the effect of a therapeutic companion robot (PARO) compared to a look-alike plush toy and usual care on dementia symptoms of long-term care residents. Complementing the reported quantitative outcomes , this paper provides critical reflection and commentary on individual participant responses to PARO, observed through video recordings , with a view to informing clinical practice and research. METHOD: A descriptive, qualitati
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Published: 28 December 2017
Source: OpenAlex
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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