Nur Lidiya Abdul Rashid
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Nur Lidiya Abdul Rashid is a researcher specializing in geriatric mental health and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on dementia care. Her work explores the therapeutic potential of social robots to improve the quality of life for older adults. Her most cited study, a systematic review and meta-analysis published in 2023, rigorously evaluated the effectiveness of the therapeutic robot ‘Paro’ on behavioural and psychological symptoms, medication use, total sleep time, and sociability in older adults with dementia. This seminal paper, which has garnered 39 citations, provides critical evidence for the integration of robotic interventions into clinical practice, demonstrating significant benefits in reducing agitation and enhancing social engagement. Abdul Rashid’s contributions are pivotal in bridging technology and compassionate care, offering non-pharmacological alternatives to manage dementia symptoms. Her work is highly regarded for its methodological rigor and practical implications, influencing both healthcare policy and the design of future assistive technologies for aging populations.
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