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Dympna Casey is a prominent nursing and health technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of aging, dementia care, and social robotics. Over the past decade, she has established herself as a leading voice in understanding how robotic technologies can address the profound psychosocial challenges faced by older adults and people living with dementia, particularly social isolation and loneliness. Casey's most significant contributions include her extensive involvement in the EU-funded MARIO project, which developed and validated a companion robot specifically designed for people with dementia in residential care settings. Her rigorous evaluations of MARIO examined quality of life, depression, and social support outcomes, while her qualitative work ensured the voices of people with dementia themselves shaped the technology's design. Collectively, her MARIO-related publications have accumulated over 280 citations, reflecting their substantial influence on the field. Beyond MARIO, Casey has produced widely cited scoping and literature reviews examining the acceptability, barriers, facilitators, and impacts of social robots and robotic pets, guiding researchers, clinicians, and policymakers alike. Her most-cited paper alone has garnered over 150 citations. Through meticulous evidence synthesis and real-world implementation studies, Casey's scholarship continues to shape how care systems responsibly integrate emerging robotic technologies to enhance the dignity and wellbeing of vulnerable older populations.
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- 10Determinants of implementing pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care27 citations · 2022