Lai‐lok Chan
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Dr. Lai‐lok Chan is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology and workforce sustainability in long-term care. Her work primarily investigates how technology—particularly social robots—can mitigate dementia-related symptoms and ease caregiver distress. In her landmark 2020 study, Dr. Chan demonstrated that a humanoid companion robot significantly reduced behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and alleviated caregiver burden among residents in long-term care, a paper that has garnered 68 citations and shaped subsequent interventions in aged care. She also explores the paradox of technology in care work: her 2021 study (18 citations) revealed that technology acceptance moderates the relationship between burnout and turnover intention among residential care workers in Hong Kong, offering critical insights for staff retention. By bridging human-robot interaction with occupational health psychology, Dr. Chan’s research provides evidence-based pathways to improve both resident well-being and workforce stability. Her work is essential reading for scholars and practitioners seeking to integrate technology compassionately into aging societies.
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