AI-Based Mindfulness
Yerravalli Venkat Santosh Ramana, Pinakapani Peri
Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics April 5, 2024 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2015-0.ch003 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that AI can enhance mindfulness practices by tailoring interventions to individual needs and monitoring progress, potentially improving pain management, stress reduction, and health outcomes in healthcare and customer service settings. |
Abstract
This chapter explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mindfulness practices, specifically focusing on healthcare and customer service. The purpose is to evaluate the substantial benefits of AI in encouraging mindfulness in both contexts, with the potential to manage pain better, lower stress levels, and improve overall health outcomes. The chapter begins by defining mindfulness and its potential benefits for mental and physical well-being. It then explores the pioneering work of Jon Kabat-Zinn in integrating mindfulness into medical settings. The chapter discusses how AI is used to augment mindfulness practices, such as video recording for guided breathing exercises and smartphone-based pedometers for physical activity monitoring. The chapter then investigates how AI can assist mindfulness by tailoring interventions to individual needs and monitoring progress over time. It also discusses the potential benefits of AI in encouraging mindfulness in both customer service and healthcare contexts.