Review Article

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 30, 2024
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults

Abstract

This review article examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in psychological health and its contribution to enhancing psychological care for older adults. All over the world, where life expectancy is continually rising, older individuals face major and unique psychological issues, including anxiety, depression, and dementia. AI provides professionals with useful instruments to recognize psychological disorders at the initial stage and create an individual treatment approach. Technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and wearable devices can help identify early signs of psychological symptoms, facilitating more accurate diagnoses. In addition, other AI-enabled solutions, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and socially assistive robots, provide better and more timely interventions for older adults with issues including loneliness, cognitive decline, and limited mobility that would otherwise bar them from accessing conventional care. However, some problems can be associated with using artificial intelligence, such as ethical issues like privacy, fairness, and openness. Therefore, new technologies must be designed to address the needs of older adults, be user-friendly, and uphold individuals' dignity. Collaboration in this area is also important because healthcare providers, researchers, and AI developers must work together to ensure that AI technologies are developed to complement human care. Artificial intelligence has the potential to promote psychological well-being and overall life satisfaction by addressing these problems.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Psychology of Ageing

Journal Section

Review Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2024

Submission Date

December 3, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 26, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Şenol Durak, E. (2024). Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Long-Term Care, 7(2), 55-82. https://doi.org/10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910
AMA
1.Şenol Durak E. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults. J Aging Long Term Care. 2024;7(2):55-82. doi:10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910
Chicago
Şenol Durak, Emre. 2024. “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults”. Journal of Aging and Long-Term Care 7 (2): 55-82. https://doi.org/10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910.
EndNote
Şenol Durak E (December 1, 2024) Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Long-Term Care 7 2 55–82.
IEEE
[1]E. Şenol Durak, “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults”, J Aging Long Term Care, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 55–82, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910.
ISNAD
Şenol Durak, Emre. “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults”. Journal of Aging and Long-Term Care 7/2 (December 1, 2024): 55-82. https://doi.org/10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910.
JAMA
1.Şenol Durak E. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults. J Aging Long Term Care. 2024;7:55–82.
MLA
Şenol Durak, Emre. “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults”. Journal of Aging and Long-Term Care, vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 55-82, doi:10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910.
Vancouver
1.Emre Şenol Durak. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Psychological Assessment and Treatment in Older Adults. J Aging Long Term Care. 2024 Dec. 1;7(2):55-82. doi:10.51819/jaltc.2024.1595910

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