Background Chatbots are computer programs that present a conversation-like interface
through which people can access information and services. The COVID-19 pandemic has …

Health-focused apps with chatbots (“healthbots”) have a critical role in addressing gaps in
quality healthcare. There is limited evidence on how such healthbots are developed and …

The use of natural language interfaces in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) is
undergoing intense study through dedicated scientific and industrial research. The latest …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitate specialized renal diets to prevent
complications such as hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia. A comprehensive …

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed for its integration into
multiple sectors, including, notably, healthcare. Chatbots have emerged as a pivotal …

INTRODUCTION On 30 January 2020, as a consequence of the globally deteriorating
epidemiological situation, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared …

Hypertension is a chronic condition that can lead to serious health problems. Patients with
High Blood Pressure (HBP) are often asked to have their BP checked at home. The …

The inclusion of chatbots is potentially disruptive in society, introducing opportunities, but
also important implications that need to be addressed on different domains. The aim of this …

Digital interventions for increasing physical activity behavior have shown great potential,
especially those with social media. Chatbots, also known as conversational agents, have …

Objective The use of Natural Language Processing (NLP) has attracted increased interest in
healthcare with various potential applications including identification and extraction of health …