A study finds that using robots in nursing homes improves both employee retention and patient care. Robots assist with tasks like transferring patients, mobility, and monitoring, reducing physical strain on workers and enhancing their job satisfaction. The technology has also led to better patient outcomes, including fewer bedsores and reduced use of restraints. The study highlights the role of robots in addressing challenges from aging populations, emphasizing their potential to improve care and worker well-being in long-term care settings.
Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care
Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to complete a variety of care tasks, but few researchers have explored how these technologies impact workers and the quality of care. A new study on the future of work finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care.
