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Social Robots for Hospitalized Children
Deirdre E Logan1,2, Cynthia Breazeal3, Matthew S Goodwin4
1Departments of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine and.
Pediatrics
|June 28, 2019
Summary
Social robots (SRs) in pediatric settings are feasible and acceptable. Children interacting with SRs showed more positive emotions, suggesting potential for improving hospitalized children's emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric care
- Human-robot interaction
- Computational behavioral science
Background:
- Social robots (SRs) are emerging in healthcare and education.
- Their application in pediatric inpatient settings requires investigation.
- This study introduces SR technology in a pediatric hospital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the integration of SR technology in a pediatric inpatient environment.
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of SR interventions for children.
- To evaluate the impact of SRs on children's emotional state.
Main Methods:
- 54 children (ages 3-10) participated in three groups: interactive SR teddy bear, tablet avatar, or plush toy with human presence.
- Intervention enrollment and completion were monitored.
- Child life specialists provided feedback; children's affect, anxiety, and pain were assessed pre- and post-intervention.
Main Results:
- High feasibility: 93% completion rate, 80% parent data.
- Children with SRs reported more positive affect than those with plush toys.
- SR interactions were associated with increased joyfulness and agreeableness.
Conclusions:
- SRs show promise as engaging tools for addressing hospitalized children's emotional needs.
- SRs may enhance access to emotionally targeted interventions.
- Further development could lead to scalable, cost-effective tools for improving pediatric patient care.
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