Comfort and Attitudes Towards Robots Among Young, Middle ‐Aged, and Older Adults: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ConclusionsOlder, middle ‐aged, and younger adults had similar attitudes regarding the social impact of and comfort with robots; they also had similar negative attitudes towards robots. Findings dispel current perceptions that older adults are not as receptive to robots as other adults. This has implications for nurses wh o integrate supportive robots in their practice.Clinical RelevanceNurses working in clinical and community roles can use these findings when developing and implementing robotic solutions. Understanding attitudes towards robots can support how, where, and with whom robots can be used in nursing practice.

Source: Journal of Nursing Scholarship - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Uba Backonja, Amanda K. Hall, Ian Painter, Laura Kneale, Amanda Lazar, Maya Cakmak, Hilaire J. Thompson, George Demiris Tags: Original Article Source Type: research