Victoria Allgar
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Victoria Allgar is a leading health services researcher whose work bridges technology, aging, and dementia care. Her key research areas include social robotics in geriatric settings, clinical trial methodology, and mixed-methods implementation science. She is best known for her groundbreaking stratified cluster randomized controlled trial on affordable socially assistive pet robots in care homes, conducted before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—a study that has garnered 44 citations and reshaped understanding of how low-cost robotic companions can support older adults with dementia. Her major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and acceptability of non-pharmaceutical interventions in real-world care environments, particularly during crises like the pandemic. With a career marked by rigorous methodological design and translational impact, Allgar has advanced evidence-based practices in gerontechnology. Her work is widely cited by researchers in human-robot interaction, gerontology, and nursing, reflecting its influence on both academic discourse and practical care delivery. She continues to shape how technology can enhance quality of life for vulnerable populations.
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