User-Informed Design of a Psychological Support Social Pet Robot for Community-Dwelling People With Long-Term Physical Disabilities: A Formative Study

Background. Community-dwelling people with long-term physical disabilities may experience pain that interferes with daily and social activities and is associated with poorer mental wellbeing. A home-based psychological support social pet robot could offer mood check-ins, companionship, supportive interaction, and mindfulness guidance for community-dwelling people with long-term physical disabilities. Preliminary evidence is needed to understand their preferences and translate them into candidate design requirements. Objective. This study aimed to identify preliminary needs and preferences to i

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