Being hospitalized is a threatening and stressful experience for many children. From a
psychological point of view, children may experience increased feelings of anxiety and fear …

In this thesis, I explore how interactive technologies can positively impact human wellness
and flourishing. I investigate this in the context of pediatric inpatient care. Children and their …

Children in hospitals endure a variety of stressful situations. Children feel friendly toward
and have fun with robots. Care robots are considered to be an alternate technique to relieve …

Background For many children, visiting the hospital can lead to a state of increased anxiety.
Social robots are being explored as a possible tool to reduce anxiety and distress in children …

The potential value of using social robot has started to be explored in the fields of education,
eldercare and health management for the past decade. However, there has not been much …

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feature XRDS • FALL 2023 • VOL.30 • NO.1 In several parts of the world, including China, Italy …

Hospitalisation is stressful for children. Play material is often offered for distraction and
comfort. We explored how contact with social robot PLEO could positively affect a child's well …

Social robots can improve quality of life for children undergoing prolonged hospital stays,
both by offering a fun and interactive distraction and by providing practical assistance during …

Children and their parents may undergo challenging experiences when admitted for
inpatient care at pediatric hospitals. While most hospitals make efforts to provide socio …

Most hospitals make efforts to provide socio-emotional support for patients and their families
during care. In order to expand the service provided by certified child life specialists, we …