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Robot Therapy-An Innovative Interaction to Engage Dementia Patient

Project Categories

Care Process & Redesign

Technology

Platform

National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals

Cluster

National Healthcare Group

31 December 2020

To introduce NAO Robot to engage dementia patients in activities. AI solutions like NAO Robots can increase staff productivity while enhancing patient engagement and emotional well-being.

Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020

Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Assistive Technology, Robotics, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving, Manhour Saving

About this Content

Aims

To introduce NAO Robot to engage dementia patients in activities.

Background

The NAO robot was introduced to engage dementia patients in meaningful group activities, freeing up nursing staff time for other tasks.

Methods

Pilot group sessions with training for staff in using NAO Robot and Observed Emotion Rating Scale.

Results

Overall engagement showed 76.3%; observed improvements in pleasure (+25%), alertness (+46%), and reductions in anger (-4.2%) and anxiety (-6.3%). Saved 11 hours per month, equating to $4,775 in manpower costs.

Conclusion

AI solutions like NAO Robots can increase staff productivity while enhancing patient engagement and emotional well-being.

Lessons Learnt

Collaboration with programmers, design of a multi-purpose trolley for ease of movement, and care coordination were critical.

Keywords

Automation, IT & Robotics, Workforce Transformation, Productivity, Safe Care, Dementia Patients, Patient Engagement, Time Savings, Humanoid Robotics, Distraction Therapy.

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	National Healthcare Group
Organization(s) Involved	Yishun Community Hospital
Platform(s)	National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Nursing, Allied Health, Healthcare Administration
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Neurology, Rehabilitation Therapy, Healthcare Administrators
Project Lead(s)	Tan Xiuzhuang Phyllis
Project Member(s)	Ummu Kharr Unais Binte Abdul Rahman Tan Yi Xue Yeoh Poh Ling Nan Phoo Thandar Aung Joan Chung Carillo Kristine Angelie Salvador Sajor Caroline Gabatino Simplicio Fe Amor Dinglasan Hnin Su Aung Tiblani Aisa Hassan Lynn Shi Huiling Adon Chan Hock Kiong Chua Gek Choo

Connect with this contributor!

Tan Xiuzhuang Phyllis - tan.phyllis.xz@yishunhospital.com.sg

Project Attachment

334_YCH_NHIP_2020_Robot_Therapy_An_Innovative_Interaction_to_Engage_Dementia_Patient_combined.pdf