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Interactions between healthcare robots and older people in Japan: A qualitative descriptive analysis study
Author(s) -
Betriana Feni,
Tanioka Tetsuya,
Osaka Kyoko,
Kawai Chihiro,
Yasuhara Yuko,
Locsin Rozzano C.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
japan journal of nursing science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.363
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1742-7924
pISSN - 1742-7932
DOI - 10.1111/jjns.12409
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , health care , nursing , robot , qualitative research , psychology , descriptive statistics , applied psychology , medicine , computer science , artificial intelligence , sociology , political science , social science , law , statistics , mathematics
Aim This study aimed to describe the interactions between healthcare robots and older persons in two selected institutions. Methods A qualitative descriptive analysis study using simultaneous observations of healthcare robot and older person interactions was conducted at two healthcare institutions in Japan. The Pepper robot equipped with Care Prevention Gymnastics Exercise programs was used in two situations: (a) exercise regimen led by Pepper; and (b) interactive dialogue between Pepper and older persons during the exercise process. These interactions were recorded using audiovisual equipment and analyzed using content analysis thereby revealing four thematic categories. Interpretation and discussion were structured based on assumptions of the Transactive Relationship Theory of Nursing. Results The analysis revealed four thematic categories: (a) intermediary participation of healthcare practitioners; (b) technologies of care for practice; (c) human‐robot interactions involving artificial intelligence; and (d) valuing safety in nursing through technology. Conclusion Interactions between healthcare robots and older persons may improve quality of care. However, issues regarding fidelity and functionality of dialogic conversations, and ensuring safety and security of using healthcare robots are recognized as critical nursing practice concerns in healthcare robot use in institutional settings.