Using a Robot to Address the Well-Being, Social Isolation, and Loneliness of Care Home Residents via Video Calls: Qualitative Feasibility Study

Video communication in care homes is a feasible alternative to face-to-face interactions, but it depends on organizational factors such as information flow, resources, and scheduling. In dementia care, the user-friendly robot supports person-centered care through tailored social interaction. Both family members and staff express enthusiasm for video calls as an option and see its potential for future use.

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JMIR Formative Research
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2025-04-03
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https://doi.org/10.2196/59764
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Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
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Using a Robot to Address the Well-Being, Social Isolation, and Loneliness of Care Home Residents via Video Calls: Qualitative Feasibility Study

Martha Therese Gjestsen, Ingelin Testad, Lise Birgitte Holteng Austbø
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Using a Robot to Address the Well-Being, Social Isolation, and Loneliness of Care Home Residents via Video Calls: Qualitative Feasibility Study

Martha Therese Gjestsen, Ingelin Testad, Lise Birgitte Holteng Austbø
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Abstract

Video communication in care homes is a feasible alternative to face-to-face interactions, but it depends on organizational factors such as information flow, resources, and scheduling. In dementia care, the user-friendly robot supports person-centered care through tailored social interaction. Both family members and staff express enthusiasm for video calls as an option and see its potential for future use.

JMIR Formative ResearchVol. 9
University of Exeter (GB), Stavanger University Hospital (NO), University of Bergen (NO)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
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