Manon Demange
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Dr. Manon Demange is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of geriatric psychiatry, human-robot interaction, and non-pharmacological interventions for neurodegenerative disorders. Her work focuses on leveraging social robotics to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from dementia and related conditions, particularly by addressing challenging behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) and pain management. Her most cited study (45 citations) demonstrates the differential efficacy of brief social robot-based interventions tailored to specific neuropsychiatric profiles, showing significant improvements in patient well-being. This work directly responds to international recommendations for non-pharmacological first-line treatments. In a subsequent feasibility study (20 citations), Dr. Demange tackled the complex issue of acute pain management in non-communicative patients with moderate-to-severe dementia, introducing a robot-assisted protocol to alleviate both patient distress and caregiver helplessness. Her research is notable for its practical, patient-centered approach, translating cutting-edge robotics into clinically viable tools that address some of the most intractable challenges in dementia care.
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