articleFrontiers in PsychologyJan 17, 2023GOLD OA

Artificial intelligence technologies and compassion in healthcare: A systematic scoping review

Northern Ireland Hospice · London School of Economics and Political Science · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Background Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, together with the availability of big data in society, creates uncertainties about how these developments will affect healthcare systems worldwide. Compassion is essential for high-quality healthcare and research shows how prosocial caring behaviors benefit human health and societies. However, the possible association between AI technologies and compassion is under conceptualized and underexplored. Objectives The aim of this scoping review is to provide a comprehensive depth and a balanced perspective of the emerging topic of AI technologies and compassion, to inform future research and practice. The review questions were: How is compassion…

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Keywords
  • Psychology
  • Compassion
  • Health care
  • Empathy
  • Applied psychology
  • Social psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Reduced inequalities
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