Hsin‐Yen Yen
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About
Hsin-Yen Yen is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology and mental health, whose work focuses on leveraging social robotics to combat depression and loneliness among older adults in long-term care settings. Her most impactful contribution is a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, published in 2024, which systematically demonstrated that social robots significantly reduce depressive symptoms and feelings of social isolation in institutionalized seniors—a finding that has already garnered 53 citations and reshaped how care facilities approach non-pharmacological interventions. Yen’s research, including her earlier 2023 study on social companion robots, provides critical evidence for integrating robotic companions into elder care, offering a scalable solution to the growing crisis of loneliness in aging populations. Her work stands out for its rigorous methodology and practical implications, bridging engineering, psychology, and geriatric nursing. By quantifying the therapeutic potential of robots like Paro and Pepper, Yen has established herself as a pivotal voice in human-robot interaction, influencing both clinical guidelines and technology design for older adults.
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