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Companion robots for older adults: Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis approach.

Jeongeun Kim¹, Sukwha Kim², Seongheui Kim³

¹Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Summary

Companion robots offer older adults enhanced well-being and independence through various support functions. Understanding their antecedents, attributes, and consequences is crucial for effective integration into aging-in-place strategies.

Keywords:

Aging in place Companion robot Concept analysis Nursing care Older adults

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Robotics
Nursing

Background:

The increasing elderly population necessitates innovative solutions for aging in place.
Companion robots are emerging as a potential tool to support older adults' independence and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To perform a concept analysis of companion robots for older adults from a nursing perspective.
To identify the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of companion robots in geriatric care.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted from July 2011 to June 2021.
Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis methodology was applied to 75 eligible English and Korean studies.
Inclusion criteria focused on quantitative or qualitative research on companion robots for older adults.

Main Results:

Antecedents included individual, attitudinal, caregiver, and social factors.
Key attributes comprised human-robot interaction, functionality, features, cost, and management.
Consequences encompassed user, caregiver, and health-related outcomes, including enhanced well-being, quality of life, and independence.

Conclusions:

Companion robots provide cognitive, social, mobility, and health monitoring support.
The identified concepts can guide caregivers in decision-making and interventions for successful aging in place.
Further research can refine the design and application of companion robots in geriatric care.