Robotics and Social Care : The effects of introduction of robotics to social care
Muluka-Wesseh, Gloria (2021)
Muluka-Wesseh, Gloria
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202102122289
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202102122289
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This study was a systematized review of literature on robotics in social care context. The focus was on the perceptions of and challenges experienced by the users of the services and the professionals working in elderly- and childcare settings as well as among people with disabilities.
Data bases available via Ebsco host were searched for research publications between years 2014-2018, by using key words “robotics”, “social care”, “elderly care”, “children” and “persons with disability”. The quality of the chosen articles was assessed with the critical appraisal checklist developed by Aromataris & al (2015).
The search resulted in five articles. The findings indicated that perceptions about robots in the study material were generally positive with emphasis on the potential of the use of the various robots. Thematic analysis of elderly, children and persons with disabilities was conducted and the conclusion was that robots have social benefits, rehabilitative and assistive benefits. The livelihoods of the users may drastically improve if they have access to robots and are supported to maximize on their uses. The main challenge raised was the costs of purchasing the robots, and costs incurred in training both end users and their caregivers.
In conclusion, more studies are needed to reduce the costs and address the ethical implications of the use of robotics in social care.
Data bases available via Ebsco host were searched for research publications between years 2014-2018, by using key words “robotics”, “social care”, “elderly care”, “children” and “persons with disability”. The quality of the chosen articles was assessed with the critical appraisal checklist developed by Aromataris & al (2015).
The search resulted in five articles. The findings indicated that perceptions about robots in the study material were generally positive with emphasis on the potential of the use of the various robots. Thematic analysis of elderly, children and persons with disabilities was conducted and the conclusion was that robots have social benefits, rehabilitative and assistive benefits. The livelihoods of the users may drastically improve if they have access to robots and are supported to maximize on their uses. The main challenge raised was the costs of purchasing the robots, and costs incurred in training both end users and their caregivers.
In conclusion, more studies are needed to reduce the costs and address the ethical implications of the use of robotics in social care.