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The Cost-Effectiveness of Using PARO, a Therapeutic Robotic Seal, to Reduce Agitation and Medication Use in Dementia: Findings from a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
Mervin, Merehau C; Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Draper, Brian; Beattie, Elizabeth; Shum, David H K; O'Dwyer, Siobhan; Thalib, Lukman... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)To examine the within-trial costs and cost-effectiveness of using PARO, compared with a plush toy and usual care, for reducing agitation and medication use in people with dementia in long-term care. An economic evaluation, ... -
Effect of a robotic seal on the motor activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia, as measured by wearable technology: A cluster-randomised controlled trial
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; Shum, David; O’Dwyer, Siobhan; Mervin, M. Cindy; Draper, Brian... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2018 , Article)Abstract ObjectivesThe robotic seal, PARO, has been used as an alternative to animal-assisted therapies with residents with dementia in long-term care, yet understanding of its efficacy is limited by a paucity of research. ... -
Levels of physical activity and sleep patterns among older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities: A 24-hour snapshot
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Draper, Brian; Beattie, Elizabeth; Shum, David; Thalib, Lukman; O'Dwyer, Siobhan; Mervin, Cindy M.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Objectives To objectively measure over a 24-hour period the daytime and nighttime levels of physical activity and sleep patterns of older people with dementia living in long-term care facilities. Study design Nested ... -
Pharmacotherapy of Persons with Dementia in Long-Term Care in Australia: A Descriptive Audit of Central Nervous System Medications
Moyle, Wendy; El Saifi, N; Draper, Brian; Jones, Cindy; Beattie, E; Shum, David; Thalib, Lukman; Mervin, C; ODwyer, S... more authors ... less authors ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2017 , Article)BACKGROUND: Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia are often treated through the prescription of one or more psychotropic medications. However, limited efficacy and potential harmful side-effects has resulted in efforts ... -
Use of a Robotic Seal as a Therapeutic Tool to Improve Dementia Symptoms: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy J; Murfield, Jenny E; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth R A; Shum, David K H; O'Dwyer, Siobhan T; Mervin, M Cindy; Draper, Brian M... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)To test the effects of individual, nonfacilitated sessions with PARO (version 9), when compared against a look-alike plush toy and usual care, on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia for people living in ... -
Using a therapeutic companion robot for dementia symptoms in long-term care: reflections from a cluster-RCT.
Moyle, Wendy; Jones, Cindy; Murfield, Jenny; Thalib, Lukman; Beattie, Elizabeth; Shum, David; Draper, Brian... more authors ... less authors ( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)We undertook a cluster-randomised controlled trial exploring the effect of a therapeutic companion robot (PARO) compared to a look-alike plush toy and usual care on dementia symptoms of long-term care residents. Complementing ...