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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Long-Term Care: Artificial Intelligence Applications for Monitoring Nutritional Status and Social Well-Being

Aug 2026 · İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi sağlık bilimleri dergisi · 1 citation · 43 references

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Overall, AI provides evidence-informed decision support for dietitians and social work professionals, helping to develop a holistic care ecosystem that optimizes the well-being of older adults.

Abstract

The global rise in the older adult population brings complex, interrelated biopsychosocial challenges, including nutritional inadequacies, sarcopenia, social isolation, and sleep disturbances. Dealing with these interconnected issues in institutional care settings is increasingly difficult given the restrictions of traditional approaches. This descriptive review analyzes, from a multidisciplinary perspective, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies in monitoring nutritional status, predicting clinical risks such as malnutrition and sarcopenia, and enhancing psychosocial well-being in elder care. Relevant literature was identified through searches in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science (2016–2026), focusing on peer-reviewed studies published in English. Current literature indicates that AI-based image-processing systems can accurately monitor dietary intake, while machine learning algorithms can enable earlier risk stratification for sarcopenia and inflammatory trajectories using biomarker data. Furthermore, social robots and non-contact sensors have been shown to reduce loneliness among older adults, improve sleep quality, and indirectly enhance motivation for eating. From a social work perspective, AI is considered an effective tool that increases organizational efficiency in case management and facilitates a shift from crisis-oriented intervention to predictive and preventive care models. The success of this technical transformation depends on establishing an ethical framework that supports privacy, dignity, and the principles of person-centered care. Overall, AI provides evidence-informed decision support for dietitians and social work professionals, helping to develop a holistic care ecosystem that optimizes the well-being of older adults.

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