Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9), when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia for people living in long-term care facilities.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - August 2, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Wendy Moyle, Cindy J. Jones, Jenny E. Murfield, Lukman Thalib, Elizabeth R.A. Beattie, David K.H. Shum, Siobhan T. O'Dwyer, M. Cindy Mervin, Brian M. Draper Tags: Original Study Source Type: research