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About
Dr. Lily Wong is a leading researcher in gerontology and technology, specializing in the psychosocial well-being of older adults in long-term care (LTC) settings. Her work centers on understanding and mitigating loneliness, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Wong’s most impactful study, “Exploring experiences of loneliness among Canadian long‐term care residents during the COVID‐19 pandemic” (51 citations), provides critical qualitative insights into resident isolation. She is a pioneer in evaluating telepresence robots as a tool for social connection, with her 2023 paper on robot use in British Columbia LTC homes (30 citations) and subsequent work on staff and care partner experiences (22 and 7 citations) shaping best practices in technology-mediated care. Dr. Wong also contributes to methodological rigor in patient-oriented research, critically applying the Patient Engagement In Research Scale (PEIRS) to dementia studies. Her innovative, student-led intergenerational project bringing social robots to community-dwelling older adults highlights her commitment to bridging research and practice. With a growing body of work that directly informs pandemic response and the ethical integration of robotics in elder care, Dr. Wong is a vital voice in transforming LTC environments.
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- 3Working with a robot in hospital and long-term care homes: staff experience22 citations · 2024
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