Background Conversational agents (CAs) are increasingly used in health care to deliver
behavior change interventions. Their evaluation often includes categorizing the behavior …

Abstract Objectives Conversational agents (CAs) with emerging artificial intelligence present
new opportunities to assist in health interventions but are difficult to evaluate, deterring their …

Background Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are animated computer characters
that simulate face-to-face counseling. Owing to their capacity to establish and maintain an …

Background Mental health problems are a crucial global public health concern. Owing to
their cost-effectiveness and accessibility, conversational agent interventions (CAIs) are …

Background Rapid proliferation of mental health interventions delivered through
conversational agents (CAs) calls for high-quality evidence to support their implementation …

Background Conversational agents (CAs) or chatbots are computer programs that mimic
human conversation. They have the potential to improve access to mental health …

Background Conversational agents (CAs), also known as chatbots, are digital dialog
systems that enable people to have a text-based, speech-based, or nonverbal conversation …

Background Conversational agents, also known as chatbots, are computer programs
designed to simulate human text or verbal conversations. They are increasingly used in a …

Background Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are advanced human-like interfaces
that engage users in natural face-to-face conversations and interactions. These traits …

Background A virtual conversational agent is a program that typically utilizes artificial
intelligence technology to mimic human interactions. Many robust and high-quality clinical …