Research Article

Assistive/Socially Assistive Robotic Platform for Therapy and Recovery: Patient Perspectives

Table 3

Role of a personal coach and SKOTEE adaptation.

SubjectNeedsSKOTEE adaptation

Medical
1Keep me on task and focused and act as a cheerleader(i) Remind the individual to perform tasks and exercises
(ii) Providing a way of recording activity and exercise
(iii) Remind the individual of their goals
(iv) Provide reports of progress over time
(v) Provide warnings if not using the activity recording mechanism as an indication of “no activity”
(vi) Encourage good habits in doing exercises by reminding, especially at the beginning
(vii) Provide positive feedback of meeting goals and doing exercises
2Encourage to do exercise by reminding and answering Y/N questions
3Encourage to do exercise
4Set time aside to do exercise
5Keep accountable to perform tasks and exercise
6Encourage to do exercises
7Consistency in doing exercises, keep from procrastinating, and provide nutritional consulting

Remembering and organizing
1Write “to dos” down
2Breaking down a task
3Remind about the steps of a task(i) Provide voice recognition to create lists
(ii) Remind of appointments through messaging, beeping, and calling
(iii) Customize SKOTEE according to individual needs
4Prioritize a list of tasks (to-dos) and identify what is a project versus a to-do task
5Break down projects (tasks) to simplify the approach, motivate progress, and acknowledge what has been completed
6Integrate lists that may be scattered and numerous
7Remind of appointment and keep from losing track of time

Socialization/recreation
1Identify new things/activities to try out
2Provide physical help to support participation
3Provide help as needed to allow participation in outdoor activities(i) Reminding
(ii) Create a virtual support group
(iii) Create a virtual volunteer network
4Encourage to contact friends and arrange times to see them
5Help contact friends and family members
6Help participate in activities and encourage to “GO”
7Allow individual to set pace and remind that it is okay and important to take time outs