Application progress of digital intelligence intervention in mental health for the elderly

Abstract

Abstract:

The mental health issues of the elderly have become a major challenge for China’s public health sector. Digital-intelligence-based interventions have demonstrated unique advantages in enhancing the accessibility，personalization，and real-time delivery of mental health services for older adults，showcasing broad application prospects. Although research on this topic is increasing，the majority of studies are conducted abroad，with relatively limited attention from domestic scholars. Based on this，this paper reviews the forms and content of digital-intelligence interventions applied to mental health in elderly populations both domestically and internationally，analyzes existing challenges and proposes nursing strategies，aiming to provide a reference for improving the mental health practices for the elderly in China.

Key words: Digital intelligence, Elderly, Mental health, Intervention, Review, Application progress

CLC Number:

R395.6

QIU Yufei, YANG Fen, LIU Jiali, CHEN Xiaoshuo. Application progress of digital intelligence intervention in mental health for the elderly. [J]OCCUPATION AND HEALTH, 2026, 42(3): 428-432.

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