Cindy Jones
Papers
33
Total Citations
2,902
H-Index
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About
Dr. Cindy Jones is a leading researcher in the field of gerontechnology, with a specific focus on the use of social robots to improve the psychological and emotional well-being of older adults, particularly those living with dementia. Her work is foundational in demonstrating how companion robots, most notably the robotic seal PARO, can serve as effective non-pharmacological interventions. Dr. Jones’s landmark 2018 systematic review and meta-analysis, cited over 500 times, established the broad effectiveness of social robots for older adults, while her pioneering pilot randomized controlled trial from 2013 provided early, compelling evidence that PARO can significantly enhance emotional expression in individuals with moderate to severe dementia. Her research portfolio, which includes multiple high-impact cluster-randomized trials and qualitative studies, has not only proven clinical benefits—such as reduced depression, agitation, and medication use—but has also explored the critical perspectives of care staff and family members. With several papers accumulating hundreds of citations, Dr. Jones’s work is instrumental in shaping evidence-based practices for integrating robotic companions into long-term care, ultimately aiming to enhance social connectedness and quality of life for an aging population.
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- 6Social Robots for Depression in Older Adults: A Systematic Review135 citations · 2018
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