Cognitive Function, Mood, Problematic Behavior and Response to Interaction with Robot Pet by Elders with Dementia
Cognitive Function, Mood, Problematic Behavior and Response to Interaction with Robot Pet by Elders with Dementia
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痴呆长者的认知功能、情绪、问题行为及与机器宠物互动的反应
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2009
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Jung
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作者：
N. Lim;Hyun‐Sook Kang;Young;D. Ahn;Jin;Jung
目的：本研究旨在探讨失智症老人与机器宠物互动对认知功能、情绪、问题行为及反应的影响。方法：采用定性与定量相结合的方法学三角设计。研究对象为9名老年痴呆症患者。采用访谈法和录像法对干预前后的认知功能、情绪和问题行为进行定性分析。结果：1）干预前后认知功能、情绪和问题行为均无显著性差异。2)对答复的分析表明，口头交流和积极行动有所增加。结论：机器人宠物计划具有积极的效果，如增加沟通和互动。因此，本计画可被视为一种有效的老年失智症患者情绪支援计画。然而，这一结果还需要进一步的重复研究来验证。
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects on cognitive function, mood, problematic behaviors and response to interaction with robot pet by elderly people with dementia. Method: A methodological triangulation design with quantitative and qualitative methods was used. The participants were 9 elderly people with dementia. The intervention was conducted twice a week for 4 weeks, Qualitative data were collected by interviews and video-taping for analysis of the responses of participants, Results: 1) Cognitive function, mood and problematic behaviors did not show any significantly differences after the program. 2) Analysis of the responses showed increases in verbal communication and positive action. Conclusion: The robot pet program had positive effects such as increasing communication and interaction. Therefore, this program could be considered as an effective program for emotional support for elderly people with dementia. However further repetitive study is need to validate the result.