Huei‐Chuan Sung
Tzu Chi College of Technology, Tzu Chi University, Schlumberger (Ireland)
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About
Huei-Chuan Sung is a pioneering researcher in gerontechnology, whose work focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults through innovative robotic interventions. Her primary research areas include robot-assisted therapy, social interaction in aging populations, and technology-based mood interventions. Sung's most significant contribution is her groundbreaking pilot study on robot-assisted therapy for institutionalized older adults, which demonstrated that robotic companions like the Paro seal-like robot can effectively improve social interactions and activity participation among residents in long-term care facilities. This seminal work has garnered over 100 citations and has been instrumental in establishing the therapeutic potential of social robots in geriatric care. Additionally, Sung has conducted systematic reviews synthesizing evidence on the effectiveness of Paro robot therapy for improving mood and social engagement in older adults, with her 2013 review providing crucial evidence for the field. Her work addresses practical concerns in animal-assisted therapy, such as allergies and resource limitations, by offering a viable alternative. As a faculty member at Tzu Chi College of Technology and Tzu Chi University in Taiwan, Sung has become a leading voice in evidence-based geriatric care, bridging technology and nursing to create meaningful interventions for aging populations.
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