Browsing Nursing and Midwifery (Scholarly Articles) by Author "Whelan, Sally"
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The effects of MARIO, a social robot, on the resilience of people with dementia: A multiple case study
Whelan, Sally; Burke, Megan; Barrett, Eva; Mannion, Arlene; Kovačič, Tanja; Santorelli, Adam; Luz Oliveira, Barbara; Gannon, Louise; Shiel, Edel; Casey, Dympna (International Society for Gerontechnology, 2020-08)Background: Resilience is a process of adapting to stress. For people with dementia, resilience is enhanced through having positive social relationships. Social robots, such as MARIO, can facilitate social engagement. ... -
Examining the utility of the DESCARTE model for case study research
Whelan, Sally; Casey, Dympna (Slack, 2021-03-01)The DESCARTE model aims to guide health care researchers on the design, conduct, and reporting of case studies. The current article critically appraises the utility of the model and provides an example of its application ... -
Factors affecting the acceptability of social robots by older adults including people with dementia or cognitive impairment: A literature review
Whelan, Sally; Murphy, Kathy; Barrett, Eva; Krusche, Cheryl; Santorelli, Adam; Casey, Dympna (Springer Verlag, 2018-03-01)Social robots are being developed to support care given to older adults (OA), people with dementia (PWD) and OA with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by facilitating their independence and well-being. The successful deployment ... -
Fostering the resilience of people with dementia: A narrative literature review
Whelan, Sally; Teahan, Áine; Casey, Dympna (Frontiers Media, 2020-02-25)Background: Resilience is a process through which people use resources to adapt to adversity. Interventions aiming to support resilience in people with dementia have been developed. However, the optimal content, structure ... -
The perceptions of people with dementia and key stakeholders regarding the use and impact of the social robot MARIO
Casey, Dympna; Barrett, Eva; Kovačič, Tanja; Sancarlo, Daniele; Ricciardi, Francesco; Murphy, Kathy; Koumpis, Adamantios; Santorelli, Adam; Gallagher, Niamh; Whelan, Sally (MDPI, 2020-11-20)People with dementia often experience loneliness and social isolation. This can result in increased cognitive decline which, in turn, has a negative impact on quality of life. This paper explores the use of the social ...