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 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 …

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 …

Children and their parents may undergo challenging experiences when admitted for in-
patient care at pediatric hospitals. While most pediatric hospitals make an effort to provide …

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 …

METHODS: Fifty-four children ages 3 to 10 years were randomly exposed to 1 of 3
interventions:(1) interactive SR teddy bear;(2) tablet-based avatar version of the bear; or (3) …

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 …

To provide effective support in child health care, social robots' behaviors should be well-
tailored to the care context and situated user needs. This research focuses on a social robot …

Original article: Can social robots help children in healthcare contexts? A scoping review -
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