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Tryphena T Lewis1, Hyunji Kim2, Ashley Darcy-Mahoney1
1School of Nursing, The George Washington University, DC, USA.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|December 28, 2020
Summary
Robotic therapy shows promise for pediatric patients, improving attention and participation. Further clinical trials are needed to confirm the benefits of robots in neonatal and pediatric healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Rehabilitation Robotics
Background:
- Technological advancements have increased the acceptance of robotics in healthcare settings.
- Robotic assistance offers potential benefits for the pediatric population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on pediatric robotic therapy and assistance.
- To examine the benefits of current and developing robotic systems for infants and children.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of English-language publications from 2008-2018.
- Searched PubMed and CINAHL for studies on pediatric robotic therapy.
- Included 21 studies after assessing 69 full-text articles from an initial 272.
Main Results:
- All reviewed studies indicated that children responded positively to robotic therapies.
- Robotic systems enhanced children's attention and participation in tasks.
- Results were statistically inconclusive due to small sample sizes.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric robots play a vital role in enhancing current pediatric and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) treatments.
- Further clinical trials with larger sample sizes are essential to validate findings.
- Robotics holds potential for future advancements in pediatric and neonatal healthcare.
