Social robotics as an adjuvant during the hospitalization process in pediatric oncology patients.
J Psychosoc Oncol
; : 1-11, 2024 Apr 02.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the experience of implementing social robotics as an adjuvant during the hospitalization process in pediatric oncology patients.METHODS:
Before and after cohort study, applying an intervention with the Lego Mindstorms EV3 kit in patients between 8 and 17 years old that are hospitalized with a cancer diagnosis. We excluded patients from the intensive care unit or when their treating physician recommended so. The intervention consisted of a three-phase workshop an open architecture story, building a car robot using the Lego Mindstorm EV3 kit, and cooperative playing activities such as races and passing obstacles.RESULTS:
Thirteen patients received the intervention with robotic lego. The median age was 15 years (IQR = 3), and 84.6% of the population (n = 11) were male. We found significant improvement in the language (topic management p = .011 and communicative intention p = .034). Other characteristics improved, but not significantly (self-care activities index, catching). No adverse events occurred during the intervention.CONCLUSIONS:
The results of this pilot study suggest that implementing social robotics during hospitalization in children with cancer is a therapeutic adjuvant and safe intervention that promotes better communication, self-care, and a physical activity improvement. For future studies, the impact of this intervention could be measured in hospitalized pediatric cancer patients.
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MEDLINE
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J Psychosoc Oncol
Año:
2024
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País de afiliación:
Colombia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos