Applications of artificial intelligence to improve patient flow on mental health inpatient units - Narrative literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite a growing body of research into both Artificial intelligence and mental health inpatient flow issues, few studies adequately combine the two. This review summarises findings in the fields of AI in psychiatry and patient flow from the past 5 years, finds links and identifies gaps for future research.

Methods

The OVID database was used to access Embase and Medline. Top journals such as JAMA, Nature and The Lancet were screened for other relevant studies. Selection bias was limited by strict inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Research

3,675 papers were identified in March 2020, of which a limited number focused on AI for mental health unit patient flow. After initial screening, 323 were selected and 83 were subsequently analysed. The literature review r

SUBMITTER: Cecula P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8060579 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature