Potential applications of social robots in robot-assisted interventions for social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder or social phobia is a condition characterized by debilitating fear and
avoidance of different social situations. We provide an overview of social anxiety and …
avoidance of different social situations. We provide an overview of social anxiety and …
[HTML][HTML] Roles, users, benefits, and limitations of chatbots in health care: rapid review
Background Chatbots, or conversational agents, have emerged as significant tools in health
care, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technology. These …
care, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technology. These …
[HTML][HTML] Artificial intelligence chatbot behavior change model for designing artificial intelligence chatbots to promote physical activity and a healthy diet
Background Chatbots empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) can increasingly engage in
natural conversations and build relationships with users. Applying AI chatbots to lifestyle …
natural conversations and build relationships with users. Applying AI chatbots to lifestyle …
The next hype in social media advertising: Examining virtual influencers' brand endorsement effectiveness
Virtual influencers are gaining prominence as a way of attracting people's attention on social
media, but limited research has been conducted on this subject. In this research, we explore …
media, but limited research has been conducted on this subject. In this research, we explore …
[HTML][HTML] Design features of embodied conversational agents in ehealth: a literature review
Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are gaining interest to elicit user engagement and
stimulate actual use of eHealth applications. In this literature review, we identify the …
stimulate actual use of eHealth applications. In this literature review, we identify the …
[HTML][HTML] Methods for human-centered eHealth development: narrative scoping review
H Kip, J Keizer, MC da Silva… - Journal of medical …, 2022 - jmir.org
Background Thorough holistic development of eHealth can contribute to a good fit among
the technology, its users, and the context. However, despite the availability of frameworks …
the technology, its users, and the context. However, despite the availability of frameworks …
A systematic review on healthcare artificial intelligent conversational agents for chronic conditions
A Bin Sawad, B Narayan, A Alnefaie, A Maqbool… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper reviews different types of conversational agents used in health care for chronic
conditions, examining their underlying communication technology, evaluation measures …
conditions, examining their underlying communication technology, evaluation measures …
[HTML][HTML] A digital human for delivering a remote loneliness and stress intervention to at-risk younger and older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: randomized pilot …
Background Loneliness is a growing public health issue that has been exacerbated in
vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer agents are capable of …
vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer agents are capable of …
[HTML][HTML] Design and evaluation challenges of conversational agents in health care and well-being: selective review study
Background Health care and well-being are 2 main interconnected application areas of
conversational agents (CAs). There is a significant increase in research, development, and …
conversational agents (CAs). There is a significant increase in research, development, and …
[HTML][HTML] Promoting physical activity through conversational agents: mixed methods systematic review
Background Regular physical activity (PA) is crucial for well-being; however, healthy habits
are difficult to create and maintain. Interventions delivered via conversational agents (eg …
are difficult to create and maintain. Interventions delivered via conversational agents (eg …