Using an avatar virtual service animal to decrease falls and delirium in hospitalized older adults

Abstract

This study examined the effect of an avatar virtual service animal on delirium and falls in hospitalized elders. Patients who used the avatar during their hospital stay had less delirium and falls than those who did not. Study findings support the use of this innovative technology for hospitalized older adults.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Sharon Stahl Wexler
Lin J. Drury

Author Details

Sharon Stahl Wexler, PhD, MA, BSN; Lin J. Drury, PhD -- Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University, New York, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Pace University, New York, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Delirium, Falls, Technology

Recommended Citation

Wexler, Sharon Stahl and Drury, Lin J., "Using an avatar virtual service animal to decrease falls and delirium in hospitalized older adults" (2017). Convention. 350.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/350

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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