In the dynamic realm of healthcare, the convergence of engineering and biomedical
sciences has emerged as a pivotal frontier. In this review we go into specific areas of …

Children with cancer experience fragmented school attendance during treatment.
Telepresence robots that connect them with school during treatment periods were explored …

Children with cancer experience recurring hospitalizations and isolation during treatment,
which affect their school attendance. This study explores experiences of children with …

Telepresence robots, designed to bridge physical distances, have unique capabilities and
inherent limitations when deployed in classroom environments. This study examines these …

Introduction With advancements in communication technologies and internet connectivity,
avatar robots for children who cannot attend school in person due to illness or disabilities …

Background Health and education are interrelated and influence social, economic and
lifestyle perspectives. Children with chronic illnesses experience barriers in the educational …

Young people with impaired functioning and/or disability do not receive as much education
or as high an education as fully functioning young people, thus limiting their job …

The use of telepresence avatars in schools, to facilitate attendance among persistently
absent pupils, is increasingly common worldwide. Despite its prevalence, research on this …

Telepresence robots offer potential enhancements to real-time classroom participation and
social interaction for remotely located children. This mixed-method study, including …

Children with chronic illnesses often miss school, leading to negative outcomes like
diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and sense of belonging. Telepresence …