Original Article
J Korean Acad Nurs. 2013 Apr;43(2):203-214. Korean.
Published online Apr 30, 2013.  https://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2013.43.2.203
© 2013 Korean Society of Nursing Science
Development and Application of a Web-based Expert System using Artificial Intelligence for Management of Mental Health by Korean Emigrants
Jeongyee Bae
Department of Nursing, Inje University, Institute for Health Science Research, International Safe Community Research Center of Busan Metropolitan, Busan, Korea.

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Received August 14, 2012; Accepted November 23, 2012.

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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.
Keywords:
Emigrants and immigrants; Mental health; Expert systems; Information systems

Figures


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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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Tables


 Table 1
Web Page Content of Expert System
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Notes

This work was supported by the 2012 research grant fund in Inje University (No.: 20120763)

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