Article | Device | Results |
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Bickmore et al. 2005 [56] | FitTrack | Significant increase in mean steps per week walked; Significant increase compared to standard of care. No significant differences in well-being or loneliness. |
Broadbent et al. 2016 [45] | Cafero | No significant differences in depression, quality of life, mobility activities of daily living, or behavioral scores compared to intervention with Guide |
Broadbent et al. 2018 [46] | iRobi | Increased medication and therapy adherence. Net cost benefit compared to the control group. |
D’Onofrio et al. 2019 [62] | Mario | No significant differences in affective status or Quality of Life compared to pre-intervention. Significant increase in resilience compared to pre-intervention. |
Gustafsson, Svanberg, and Müllersdorf 2015 [68] | JustoCat | Indication of an increase in Quality of Life and decrease of symptoms of agitation as compared to pre-intervention. Not statistically significant due to the method used. |
Libin and Cohen-Mansfield 2004 [72] | NeCoRo | Decrease of symptoms of agitation, affect. No significant differences compared to plush toy. Positive increase in engagement, no differences compared to plush toy. Engagement related to cognitive impairment. |
Stafford et al. 2014 [51] | Charlie | Computer knowledge and positive attitude towards robots is a predictor of robot uptake and leads to lesser attribution of mind agency in robots. |
Tamura et al. 2004 [52] | AIBO | Increase in engagement in occupational therapy. No differences compared to toy dog. |
Khosla et al. 2021 [38] | Betty | Increase in engagement and frequency and duration of interaction. |