Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.
Assist Technol. 2024 Sep;36(5):388-395. doi: 10.1080/10400435.2022.2060375. Epub 2022 Apr 28.
This review sought to critically evaluate the use of the teleoperated humanoid robotic communications device, Telenoid, for therapeutic purposes with older adults, and identify and highlight key considerations for future research and clinical practice within gerontechnology. A critical interpretive synthesis was conducted, with nine electronic databases and online sources searched using the keyword "Telenoid." Studies were included in the review if they were: written in English; reported primary research; employed a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method design; and described or measured effects, experiences, or perceptions of using Telenoid for therapeutic purposes with older adults. Critical engagement with the studies identified key themes, as well as opportunities to advance future research. Ten studies involving Telenoid were identified, with eight focused on older adults living with dementia. Study findings centered around two themes: effects (including positive effects and negative reactions), and challenges and considerations (including technical issues, operator training, acceptability, and dosage). Although several issues currently challenge the use of Telenoid, available studies show some therapeutic potential of using Telenoid with older adults, including those living with dementia, particularly for communication and mood. Higher-quality studies are required to advance understanding, and considerations for the field are outlined to aid development.
本综述旨在批判性地评估远程控制人形机器人通信设备 Telenoid 在老年人群体中的治疗用途，并确定和强调老年技术领域未来研究和临床实践的关键考虑因素。采用关键解释性综合方法，使用关键字“Telenoid”在九个电子数据库和在线资源中进行搜索。如果研究符合以下标准，则将其纳入综述：用英文撰写；报告原始研究；采用定性、定量或混合方法设计；并描述或测量使用 Telenoid 对老年人群体进行治疗的效果、经验或看法。对研究进行批判性分析，确定了关键主题以及推进未来研究的机会。确定了涉及 Telenoid 的 10 项研究，其中 8 项侧重于患有痴呆症的老年人群体。研究结果围绕两个主题展开：效果（包括积极效果和负面反应）以及挑战和考虑因素（包括技术问题、操作人员培训、可接受性和剂量）。尽管目前使用 Telenoid 存在一些挑战，但现有研究表明，使用 Telenoid 对老年人群体，包括患有痴呆症的老年人群体，具有一定的治疗潜力，特别是在沟通和情绪方面。需要进行更高质量的研究来推进对其的理解，并概述该领域的考虑因素以促进其发展。
