{"id":3919,"date":"2024-03-12T22:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T22:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/?p=3919"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:43:14","slug":"unlocking-the-future-of-elder-care-how-ai-enabled-robots-are-bridging-the-caregiving-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/2024\/03\/12\/unlocking-the-future-of-elder-care-how-ai-enabled-robots-are-bridging-the-caregiving-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking the Future of Elder Care: How AI-Enabled Robots Are Bridging the Caregiving Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3920\" alt=\"Man in a suit sitting at a table, looking at the camera.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/12\/Amin-MA-Sharif-2024.jpg\" style=\"object-position:24% 5%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"24% 5%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/12\/Amin-MA-Sharif-2024.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/12\/Amin-MA-Sharif-2024-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cob\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2024\/12\/Amin-MA-Sharif-2024-282x400.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Amin, M. S., Johnson, V. L., Prybutok, V., &amp; Koh, C. E. (2024). An investigation into factors affecting the willingness to disclose personal health information when using AI-enabled caregiver robots.&nbsp;<em>Industrial Management &amp; Data Systems<\/em>,&nbsp;<em>124<\/em>(4), 1677-1699.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Industrial Management &amp; Data Systems<\/em> is an &#8216;A&#8217; ranked journale by ABDC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=YwKb7dQAAAAJ&amp;hl=en&amp;oi=sra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Scholar<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/mcis\/faculty-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Faculty Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>As our global population ages, the demand for innovative eldercare solutions is reaching a critical point. Enter AI-enabled caregiver robots\u2014an intersection of cutting-edge technology and compassionate caregiving. Recent research by scholars from Tarleton State University and the University of North Texas sheds light on a crucial question: What factors influence the elderly&#8217;s willingness to share personal health information (PHI) with these robots?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Research: A Blend of Technology and Trust<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This study, published in <em>Industrial Management &amp; Data Systems<\/em>, explores how trust, privacy concerns, and social isolation shape the elderly\u2019s willingness to disclose PHI to AI-enabled caregiver robots. Using a robust theoretical framework, including Privacy Calculus Theory (PCT) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the researchers gathered insights from 274 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key findings reveal that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trust<\/strong> plays a pivotal role. Robots perceived as easy to use and beneficial increase trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy concerns<\/strong> remain a significant barrier, highlighting the need for robust data protection mechanisms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social isolation<\/strong> directly impacts disclosure willingness, suggesting that these robots could play a dual role in caregiving and companionship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevance to Society<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The implications of this research are profound. By 2050, over 1.5 billion people worldwide will be aged 65 or older, with a sharp decline in available human caregivers. AI-enabled robots can help alleviate this gap by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Providing personalized care:<\/strong> Machine learning allows these robots to adapt to individual needs, improving quality of life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitoring health proactively:<\/strong> Advanced sensors and predictive analytics can detect health issues before they escalate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combating loneliness:<\/strong> Robots like PARO, designed for emotional support, have already shown promise in reducing feelings of isolation among the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic and Practical Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the academic community, this research bridges gaps between technology acceptance models and healthcare management. Practitioners, particularly those in eldercare technology design and policy-making, can leverage these findings to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance user trust through intuitive interfaces and transparent data policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address privacy concerns by incorporating cutting-edge cybersecurity measures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position AI-enabled robots as companions, not just caregivers, to foster acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shaping the Future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This research doesn\u2019t just contribute to academia; it serves as a roadmap for future innovation. By addressing ethical considerations and user concerns, we can ensure these robots are not just functional but also empathetic. Policymakers and healthcare providers must work collaboratively to create frameworks that balance technological advancement with human dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As students and practitioners, what role can you play in this evolving landscape? Whether designing AI algorithms, studying behavioral data, or crafting ethical policies, your contributions can help redefine caregiving for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AI Caregiver Robots &amp; Elderly Trust: Insights on Sharing Personal Health Data\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F3ersxG6x8I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amin, M. S., Johnson, V. L., Prybutok, V., &amp; Koh, C. E. (2024). 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