Ai-Aun Chatbot: A Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence Intervention for Mental Health Among Thai Older Adults.

IF 1.6 3区医学 Q2 NURSING

Nursing & Health Sciences Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI:10.1111/nhs.70093

Ek-Uma Imkome, Rangsiman Soonthornchaiya, Ploi Lakanavisid, Somrudee Deepaisarn, Konlakorn Wongpatikasereeb, Siriwan Suebnukarn, Alicia K Matthews

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Abstract

Mental health disorders are a significant concern for older adults. Technology has the potential to provide support and companionship, which may improve mental health outcomes. This pilot experimental study explored the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the Ai-Aun chatbot in enhancing mental health among older adults in Thailand. Forty-four participants were randomly divided into an experimental group (n = 22) and a control group (n = 22). The experimental group interacted with the Ai-Aun avatar chatbot on an Android phone for 15 days. Mental health was assessed using the Thai Geriatric Mental Health Assessment Tool, and post-test scores were compared using ANOVA. The results showed a significant difference between the two groups, F(1, 42) = 15.85, p < 0.001, with an effect size of η² = 0.27. Satisfaction with the chatbot was notably high, with 81.8% of participants reporting ease of use and interactivity. These preliminary findings suggest that the Ai-Aun chatbot shows potential as a tool to enhance mental health among Thai older adults.

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Ai-Aun聊天机器人：人工智能干预泰国老年人心理健康有效性的试点研究。

精神健康障碍是老年人的一个重大问题。科技有可能提供支持和陪伴，这可能会改善心理健康状况。本试点实验研究探讨了Ai-Aun聊天机器人在改善泰国老年人心理健康方面的可行性和潜在有效性。44名参与者随机分为实验组（n = 22）和对照组（n = 22）。实验组与Android手机上的Ai-Aun虚拟聊天机器人进行了15天的互动。使用泰国老年心理健康评估工具评估心理健康，并使用方差分析比较测试后得分。结果显示两组间差异有统计学意义，F(1,42) = 15.85, p(2) = 0.27。人们对聊天机器人的满意度非常高，81.8%的参与者表示它易于使用和互动。这些初步研究结果表明，Ai-Aun聊天机器人有潜力成为改善泰国老年人心理健康的工具。

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Nursing & Health Sciences 医学-护理

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4.80

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3.70%

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6-12 weeks

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