Non -Pharmacological treatment - An exploration of the effects of human-robot interactions (PhD project)

The overall aim of this study is to increase levels of engagement of people with dementia to positively impact quality of life and wellbeing. It will explore how people living with dementia in long-term care interact with a companion robot and the affective, behavioural, and physiological outcomes of robot therapy compared to usual care.

PhD candidate: Berk Zafer

Supervisors

Primary

Dr Lucia Carragher, NetwellCASALA, DkIT

Secondary

Dr Perry Share, Institute of Technology Sligo

Expected completion date of study: August 2026