SynthesisClinical interventions in aging2023
Potential Mobile Health Applications for Improving the Mental Health of the Elderly: A Systematic Review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Chatbot interventions for improving mental health among people in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.BMJ health & care informatics · 2026Pooled it
- Emotional Dependency and Parasocial Grief Following the Alteration or Loss of Companion Artificial Intelligences: A Systematic Review.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- SeniorHealth Tracker application to support the elderly: technological innovation leveraging humanisation.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Leveraging No-Code Digital Platforms for Designing an Integrated Smartphone-Based Ecological Momentary Intervention With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Mental Health Care: Development and Usability Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Beneficial effect of artificial intelligence care call on memory and depression in community dwelling individuals with dementia.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for mobile health applications among Chinese older populations: a scoping review.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Caregiving Artificial Intelligence Chatbot for Older Adults and Their Preferences, Well-Being, and Social Connectivity: Mixed-Method Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Depression Self-Care Apps' Characteristics and Applicability to Older Adults: Systematic Assessment.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Mobile health applications for older people in Asia: protocol for a systematic review of end-user perceptions and recommendations.BMJ open · 2025Article
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- Effectiveness of chatbot-based interventions on mental well-being of the general population in Asia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.BMJ health & care informatics · 2024Article
- Development of an evaluation list for older adult community-based rehabilitation needs through a Delphi method.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Mobile health management among end stage renal disease patients: a scoping review.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Qualitative Analysis of Conversational Chatbots to Alleviate Loneliness in Older Adults as a Strategy for Emotional Health.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- LEARNHIV: development and validation of a mobile application for primary health care nurses focused on HIV care/prevention.BMC nursing · 2023Article
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Abstract
The rapid aging of the global population presents challenges in providing mental health care resources for older adults aged 65 and above. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the global population's psychological distress due to social isolation and distancing. Thus, there is an urgent need to update scholarly knowledge on the effectiveness of mHealth applications to improve older people's mental health. This systematic review summarizes recent literature on chatbots aimed at enhancing mental health and well-being. Sixteen papers describing six apps or prototypes were reviewed, indicating the practicality, feasibility, and acceptance of chatbots for promoting mental health in older adults. Engaging with chatbots led to improvements in well-being and stress reduction, as well as a decrement in depressive symptoms. Mobile health applications addressing these studies are categorized for reference.
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