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  • Robotics in healthcare
  • Assistive technologies
  • Home care innovation

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  • Modern technologies, including robots, may support independent living for individuals needing care.
  • Concerns exist in nursing science regarding technology-induced alienation and reduced social contact.
  • Robots are being explored in nursing homes, but their domestic application lacks systematic review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use and application of robotic systems in home healthcare.
  • To analyze system functions, methodological challenges, and future research directions.
  • To assess the relevance of robotic systems for nursing care based on the German Social Code (SGB XI).

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review was conducted, searching five databases and reference lists.
  • Studies published since 2005 investigating robotic interventions in home care were included.
  • Robotic system relevance was evaluated using the six dimensions of care dependency in SGB XI.

Main Results:

  • 19 studies were included from 7,755 initial hits; only two used a control group.
  • Most studies were feasibility or acceptance surveys, primarily from EU countries.
  • Ethical approval and informed consent were frequently not reported, and few systems were commercially available.

Conclusions:

  • Home care robotic systems are mostly in exploratory or pilot phases, focusing on technical aspects and ease of use.
  • Prototype robots were common, with limited consideration for users' living environments or proven effectiveness.
  • Robotic systems are not yet ready for broad practical application in home care.