The future of eldercare? with Yong Suk Lee (VIDEO)
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Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots to help complete a variety of care tasks. How will these technologies impact workers and the quality of care? New research by Notre Dame economist Yong Suk Lee finds that robot use is associated with increased employment and employee retention, improved productivity and a higher quality of care. The study has important implications for the workplace and the long-term care industry and explains how technologies impact both workers and patients.
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