J Korean Acad Nurs.  2013 Apr;43(2):203-214. 10.4040/jkan.2013.43.2.203.

Development and Application of a Web-based Expert System using Artificial Intelligence for Management of Mental Health by Korean Emigrants

• Bae J

• KMID: 1739484
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2013.43.2.203

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this project was to develop an international web-based expert system using principals of artificial intelligence and user-centered design for management of mental health by Korean emigrants. Using this system, anyone can access the system via computer access to the web.
METHODS
Our design process utilized principles of user-centered design with 4 phases: needs assessment, analysis, design/development/testing, and application release. A survey was done with 3,235 Korean emigrants. Focus group interviews were also conducted. Survey and analysis results guided the design of the web-based expert system.
RESULTS
With this system, anyone can check their mental health status by themselves using a personal computer. The system analyzes facts based on answers to automated questions, and suggests solutions accordingly. A history tracking mechanism enables monitoring and future analysis. In addition, this system will include intervention programs to promote mental health status.
CONCLUSION
This system is interactive and accessible to anyone in the world. It is expected that this management system will contribute to Korean emigrants' mental health promotion and allow researchers and professionals to share information on mental health.

Keyword

Emigrants and immigrants; Mental health; Expert systems; Information systems

MeSH Terms

*Artificial Intelligence
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Emigrants and Immigrants/*psychology
Focus Groups
Health Promotion
Health Status
Humans
Internet
Interviews as Topic
*Mental Health
Program Development
Republic of Korea
User-Computer Interface

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  Figure 1 Path of expert system.

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  Figure 2 Knowledge-based system.

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  Figure 3 Annotated web-page.

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