Development of an objective early detection model for depressive symptoms using voice emotion analysis technology: empirical prospective cohort study among call center operators.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Voice and emotional analyses have gained attention in the diagnosis and monitoring of depression in clinical settings. However, evidence supporting its use for early detection in occupational health is lacking. This study aimed to develop a predictive model to identify early depressive symptoms in workers using voice and emotional analyses.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted with 62 call center workers in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The participants' voices were automatically recorded during routine operations and analyzed using a voice and emotional analysis system based on Layered Voice Analysis. Depressive symptoms were assessed at 4 time points over 12 weeks using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Recursive Feature Eliminatio

SUBMITTER: Tani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12662643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature