McKnight’s Senior Living March 21, 2024
Everyone wishes COVID was over, but the frustrating reality is that the disease is still present and seniors remain at greater risk than younger adults for both contracting the virus and suffering dangerous outcomes.
A new tool, “Comp Cog AI,” uses artificial intelligence to evaluate how likely an individual is to get a COVID booster shot based on demographic characteristics.
Knowing the likelihood an individual will accept a booster shot could help senior care and living providers in crafting appropriate messaging and incentives to maximize safety protocols.
The AI innovation was able to predict with “moderate to high accuracy” vaccine uptake rates, with age, income and education level being the three most significant factors, according to new...