Jenny Murfield
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About
Jenny Murfield is a prominent researcher specializing in aged care, dementia, and the therapeutic application of social robotics and assistive technology for older adults. She is perhaps best known for her landmark cluster-randomized controlled trial investigating PARO, the Japanese robotic seal, which garnered 278 citations and rigorously examined its effects on the emotional and behavioral symptoms of dementia in long-term care residents. This foundational work spawned a rich program of research, encompassing qualitative perspectives from care staff (140 citations) and family members (107 citations), cost-effectiveness analyses (111 citations), and investigations into sleep patterns and motor activity (90 citations), collectively establishing PARO as a credible, evidence-based therapeutic intervention. Murfield has also explored the broader landscape of gerontechnology, examining iPad video-conferencing feasibility with older adults and critically reviewing the humanoid robot Telenoid. Her 2020 systematic review further broadened the evidence base for non-facilitated meaningful activities in dementia care. With a cumulative citation record exceeding 1,000 across her most-cited works, Murfield's research has meaningfully shaped international conversations about innovative, person-centred approaches to dementia care and the responsible integration of technology in aged care settings.
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