Using Generative AI to Help Care Partners of Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Karla Washington, George Demiris, Jina Huh-Yoo, Rezvaneh Rezapour, Lu Wang, Elham Aghakhani, Max Song
Primary Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Hypothesis
Can generative AI enhance the delivery of behavioral interventions for care partners of older adults?
Conclusion
Generative AI has the potential to improve the delivery of behavioral interventions for care partners while addressing implementation barriers.
Supporting Evidence
- Care partners experience significant strain that affects their health.
- Behavioral interventions can reduce negative health outcomes for care partners.
- Generative AI can enhance the delivery of psychoeducational content.
Takeaway
This study looks at how computers can help people who take care of older adults by making support programs easier to use.
Methodology
The study reviews literature and uses a large language model to enhance a cognitive-behavioral intervention for caregivers.
Potential Biases
There are risks of the AI reflecting ageist views based on training data.
Limitations
The study may face challenges in ensuring the AI does not perpetuate problematic perspectives.
Participant Demographics
Care partners of older adults with serious illness.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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