Non -Pharmacological treatment - An exploration of the effects of human-robot interactions
Berk Zafer
The overall aim of this study is to increase levels of engagement of people with dementia to positively impact quality of life and wellbeing. It will explore how people living with dementia in long-term care interact with a companion robot and the affective, behavioural, and physiological outcomes of robot therapy compared to usual care.
Supervisors
Primary
Dr Lucia Carragher, NetwellCASALA, DkIT
Secondary
Dr Perry Share, Institute of Technology Sligo
Expected completion date of study
August 2024