Digital Approaches to the Psychiatric Care of Older Adults-Lecture Presentation

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Ipsit Bahia discusses the use of digital approaches in the psychiatric care of older adults with serious mental illness (SMI). He explains that, despite assumptions that older adults may not be heavy users of technology, the use of technology, especially mobile technology, is increasing among older adults. He highlights the importance of leveraging technology in a thoughtful manner to provide better care for patients. Dr. Bahia discusses the concept of digital phenotyping, which involves using data collected from smartphones and wearables to track and analyze behavior patterns, physical activity, and sleep, among other factors, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. He shares case examples where wearable devices and motion tracking technology were used to capture data on sleep patterns and activity levels, which helped inform treatment decisions for patients. Dr. Bahia also discusses the potential for technology to improve social connectivity and reduce loneliness among older adults. He emphasizes the need for further research and inclusion of older adults in technology studies to better understand how technology can be used effectively in their care. Overall, the video highlights the growing role of technology in psychiatric care and the potential for digital approaches to improve outcomes for older adults with SMI. The video was presented by Dr. Ipsit Bahia and produced by SMI Advisor.

Keywords

digital approaches

psychiatric care

older adults

serious mental illness

technology

mobile technology

digital phenotyping

wearable devices