Abstract
Social robots are increasingly applied in healthcare given their wide range of applications. This study investigates the advantages and disadvantages of employing a social robot in the daily care for hospitalized children. We captured the opinions of healthcare professionals, patients, and parents regarding the use of such a robot. Our results show that a social robot can serve multiple purposes like being a companion to provide comfort, to reduce anxiety and pain, to increase motivation and joy, and also to teach and coach.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 28th EurOMA Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | Managing the “New Normal”: The Future of Operations and Supply Chain Management in Unprecedented Times |
Place of Publication | Sussex |
Number of pages | 9 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2021 |
Event | Managing the “new normal”: The future of Operations and Supply Chain Management in unprecedented times: 28th EurOMa conference - Berlin, Germany Duration: 4 Jul 2021 → 7 Jul 2021 |
Conference
Conference | Managing the “new normal”: The future of Operations and Supply Chain Management in unprecedented times |
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Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Berlin |
Period | 4/07/21 → 7/07/21 |