Ying‐Ling Jao
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About
Ying-Ling Jao is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, dementia care, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating non-pharmacological interventions—particularly those leveraging social robotics—to improve the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (PLWD). Jao’s major contributions include a highly cited systematic review on non-pharmacological pain interventions for people with dementia (48 citations), which has informed clinical practice. She has pioneered the use of humanoid robots like Pepper to facilitate reminiscence therapy and support daily caregiving activities, demonstrating that these technologies can improve mood, communication, and independence in PLWD. Her narrative review on challenges and future directions for social robots in dementia care (17 citations) has shaped the field’s research agenda. Jao’s qualitative analyses of robot-assisted care have provided deep insights into user perceptions, highlighting both the promise and practical barriers of integrating robots into home-based dementia support. Her work is notable for its rigorous, person-centered approach, bridging engineering, nursing, and psychology to create scalable, compassionate solutions for one of aging’s most pressing challenges.
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- 4Use of a Humanoid Robot in Supporting Dementia Care: A Qualitative Analysis14 citations · 2023
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