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Evaluation Studies
Journal Article
Multicenter Study
Effectiveness of Robot Paro in Intramural Psychogeriatric Care: A Multicenter Quasi-Experimental Study.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 2015 November 2
BACKGROUND: Together with care professionals, specific psychogeriatric care applications were developed for the seal robot Paro.
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of the developed Paro interventions, applying the robot in psychogeriatric care.
DESIGN: A multicenter quasi-experimental time series ABAB study (n = 91) with within-subject comparison was conducted to assess both the short-term effects of the Paro interventions for therapeutic applications, and the facilitation of daily care activities by care providers.
SETTING: Small-scale care units (8-10 residents each), spread over 6 different locations, in 3 Dutch care institutions for intramural psychogeriatric care.
PARTICIPANTS: A total of 91 patients with dementia, in all stages of dementia.
INTERVENTION: Two user-centered intervention types were applied, one for therapeutic purposes and one for the facilitation of daily care activities.
MEASUREMENTS: Effectiveness was measured with a goal attainment scale (IPPA) and a mood scale (Coop/Wonca), by means of a registration form.
RESULTS: A total of 106 user-specific interventions were defined for 91 participants; 71 participants completed the study, 14 were men and 57 were women. All interventions combined show a significant effect (P < .001).
CONCLUSION: Paro should be seen as a tool for care staff and not as a replacement of care. Successful implementation of Paro in daily intramural psychogeriatric care practice can increase the quality of care and the quality of life for the elderly.
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of the developed Paro interventions, applying the robot in psychogeriatric care.
DESIGN: A multicenter quasi-experimental time series ABAB study (n = 91) with within-subject comparison was conducted to assess both the short-term effects of the Paro interventions for therapeutic applications, and the facilitation of daily care activities by care providers.
SETTING: Small-scale care units (8-10 residents each), spread over 6 different locations, in 3 Dutch care institutions for intramural psychogeriatric care.
PARTICIPANTS: A total of 91 patients with dementia, in all stages of dementia.
INTERVENTION: Two user-centered intervention types were applied, one for therapeutic purposes and one for the facilitation of daily care activities.
MEASUREMENTS: Effectiveness was measured with a goal attainment scale (IPPA) and a mood scale (Coop/Wonca), by means of a registration form.
RESULTS: A total of 106 user-specific interventions were defined for 91 participants; 71 participants completed the study, 14 were men and 57 were women. All interventions combined show a significant effect (P < .001).
CONCLUSION: Paro should be seen as a tool for care staff and not as a replacement of care. Successful implementation of Paro in daily intramural psychogeriatric care practice can increase the quality of care and the quality of life for the elderly.
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