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Exploration of human-robot interactions (HRI) in dementia, focusing on affective touch behaviours and human-need theories.

My current research is animal assisted intervention (AAI) for people living with dementia in community care settings. I have a particular interest in dementia research and psychosocial intervention. I have been involved in several dementia research since Master's study, such as cognitive stimulation therapy for people living with dementia, online support for family caregivers of people with dementia, integrated care and transitional care for people living with dementia and their caregivers between the hospital setting and community dwelling, dynamic adaptive intervention of self-management support for dementia. I have clinical experience in caring for people with dementia and frail older adults in hospital units and nursing homes.

Dementia risk reduction, e.g. via multidomain-RCTs (coordination of the AgeWell.de-study); modifiable risk factors for dementia; dementia literacy