The Cost-Effectiveness of Using PARO, a Therapeutic Robotic Seal, to Reduce Agitation and Medication Use in Dementia: Findings from a Cluster –Randomized Controlled Trial

To examine the within-trial costs and cost-effectiveness of using PARO, compared with a plush toy and usual care, for reducing agitation and medication use in people with dementia in long-term care.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - January 9, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Merehau C. Mervin, Wendy Moyle, Cindy Jones, Jenny Murfield, Brian Draper, Elizabeth Beattie, David H.K. Shum, Siobhan O'Dwyer, Lukman Thalib Tags: Original Study Source Type: research