Can robots improve quality of life for people living independently in a retirement village?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: depression; Quality of life in people living independently in a retirement village; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Mental Health - Depression; Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000958987
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 26

Inclusion Criteria

age over 65 years
must reside in independent living facilities at Selwyn Village Retirement Centre

Exclusion Criteria

too unwell to participate
unable to understand English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life (SF12)[2 months follow-up]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
depression - Geriatirc Depression Scale[2 months follow-up];adherence _ Medication Adherence Report Scale[2 months follow-up];perceptions of robots (robot attitude scale, mind perception scale)[2 months follow-up]