Healthcare professionals’ experiences with the SARA robot in long-term care for people with dementia and people with intellectual disabilities

The user experiences with SARA were predominantly positive, making the robot a promising aid for healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, personalized care in LTC. Quantitative studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of SARA. The usability of the robot may be improved by adhering to the recommendations when upgrading SARA.

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Digital Health
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2025-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251375530
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Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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Healthcare professionals’ experiences with the SARA robot in long-term care for people with dementia and people with intellectual disabilities

Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Nikée Pa Zuurbier
Digital Health
Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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Healthcare professionals’ experiences with the SARA robot in long-term care for people with dementia and people with intellectual disabilities

Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Nikée Pa Zuurbier
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Abstract

The user experiences with SARA were predominantly positive, making the robot a promising aid for healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, personalized care in LTC. Quantitative studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of SARA. The usability of the robot may be improved by adhering to the recommendations when upgrading SARA.

Digital HealthVol. 11
Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
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Social Robot Interaction and HRI
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Healthcare professionals’ experiences with the SARA robot in long-term care for people with dementia and people with intellectual disabilities — Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Nikée Pa Zuurbier · Digital Health (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS