Feni Betriana1, Tetsuya Tanioka2, Kyoko Osaka3, Chihiro Kawai1, Yuko Yasuhara4, Rozzano C Locsin5,6. 1. Graduate School of Health Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan. 2. Department of Nursing Outcome Management, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan. 3. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Integrated and Sciences, Kochi University, Kochi, Japan. 4. Department of Nursing, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan. 5. Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan. 6. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
Abstract
AIM: This study aimed to describe the interactions between healthcare robots and older persons in two selected institutions. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive analysis study using simultaneous observations of healthcare robot and older person interactions was conducted at two healthcare institutions in Japan. The Pepper robot equipped with Care Prevention Gymnastics Exercise programs was used in two situations: (a) exercise regimen led by Pepper; and (b) interactive dialogue between Pepper and older persons during the exercise process. These interactions were recorded using audiovisual equipment and analyzed using content analysis thereby revealing four thematic categories. Interpretation and discussion were structured based on assumptions of the Transactive Relationship Theory of Nursing. RESULTS: The analysis revealed four thematic categories: (a) intermediary participation of healthcare practitioners; (b) technologies of care for practice; (c) human-robot interactions involving artificial intelligence; and (d) valuing safety in nursing through technology. CONCLUSION: Interactions between healthcare robots and older persons may improve quality of care. However, issues regarding fidelity and functionality of dialogic conversations, and ensuring safety and security of using healthcare robots are recognized as critical nursing practice concerns in healthcare robot use in institutional settings.
AIM: This study aimed to describe the interactions between healthcare robots and older persons in two selected institutions. METHODS: A qualitative descriptive analysis study using simultaneous observations of healthcare robot and older person interactions was conducted at two healthcare institutions in Japan. The Pepper robot equipped with Care Prevention Gymnastics Exercise programs was used in two situations: (a) exercise regimen led by Pepper; and (b) interactive dialogue between Pepper and older persons during the exercise process. These interactions were recorded using audiovisual equipment and analyzed using content analysis thereby revealing four thematic categories. Interpretation and discussion were structured based on assumptions of the Transactive Relationship Theory of Nursing. RESULTS: The analysis revealed four thematic categories: (a) intermediary participation of healthcare practitioners; (b) technologies of care for practice; (c) human-robot interactions involving artificial intelligence; and (d) valuing safety in nursing through technology. CONCLUSION: Interactions between healthcare robots and older persons may improve quality of care. However, issues regarding fidelity and functionality of dialogic conversations, and ensuring safety and security of using healthcare robots are recognized as critical nursing practice concerns in healthcare robot use in institutional settings.