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About
Wei Qi Koh is an emerging scholar whose research sits at the intersection of gerontology, dementia care, and assistive technology, with a particular focus on social and pet robots as psychosocial interventions for older adults. His work addresses one of aged care's most pressing challenges — social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia — by rigorously examining how robotic companions can be effectively and ethically integrated into nursing home environments. Koh's most influential contribution, a 2021 scoping review on barriers and facilitators to social robot implementation (122 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field. Alongside a companion review on low-cost robotic pets (94 citations), his early output established a compelling evidence base for technology-driven psychosocial care. His subsequent work has grown meaningfully in scope, exploring implementation determinants, ethical considerations surrounding deception and dignity, robot acceptance frameworks, and the strategic role of occupational therapy in bridging design and practice gaps. With over 390 cumulative citations and a Delphi study contributing practical implementation strategies, Koh has rapidly positioned himself as a leading voice in socially assistive technology research. His scholarship offers invaluable guidance for clinicians, policymakers, and designers working to humanize dementia care through thoughtful technological innovation.
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- 4Determinants of implementing pet robots in nursing homes for dementia care27 citations · 2022
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