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Published on in Vol 4, No 2 (2015): Apr-Jun

Use of a Therapeutic, Socially Assistive Pet Robot (PARO) in Improving Mood and Stimulating Social Interaction and Communication for People With Dementia: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Use of a Therapeutic, Socially Assistive Pet Robot (PARO) in Improving Mood and Stimulating Social Interaction and Communication for People With Dementia: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

Use of a Therapeutic, Socially Assistive Pet Robot (PARO) in Improving Mood and Stimulating Social Interaction and Communication for People With Dementia: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

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Ruby Yu1 Author Orcid Image ;   Elsie Hui2 Author Orcid Image ;   Jenny Lee1 Author Orcid Image ;   Dawn Poon3 Author Orcid Image ;   Ashley Ng3 Author Orcid Image ;   Kitty Sit3 Author Orcid Image ;   Kenny Ip3 Author Orcid Image ;   Fannie Yeung1 Author Orcid Image ;   Martin Wong1 Author Orcid Image ;   Takanori Shibata4, 5, 6 Author Orcid Image ;   Jean Woo1 Author Orcid Image
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