Assessment of users’ acceptability of a mobile-based embodied conversational agent for the prevention and detection of suicidal behaviour
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DOI: 10.1007/s10916-019-1387-1
Abstract: The use of embodied conversational agents in mental health has increased in the last years. Several studies exist describing the benefits and advantages of this technology as a complement to psychotherapeutic interventions for the prevention… read more here.
Keywords: agent; detection; mobile based; embodied conversational ... See more keywords
"Hey assistant, how can I become a donor?" The case of a conversational agent designed to engage people in blood donation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2020.103461
Abstract: BACKGROUND People have insufficient knowledge and many misconceptions about the blood donation process, which hampers donors recruitment. Therefore, novel strategies and resources are needed to provide information and improve these circumstances. OBJECTIVE We aimed at… read more here.
Keywords: engage people; agent; blood donation; conversational agent ... See more keywords
What Is the Difference? Investigating the Self-Report of Wellbeing via Conversational Agent and Web App
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DOI: 10.1109/mprv.2022.3147374
Abstract: Adopting speech as their mode of interaction, speech-enabled conversational agent (CA) systems hold the potential to enable more natural and engaging self-report experiences than traditional media (e.g., pen and paper, web, or smartphone systems). Our… read more here.
Keywords: report; self report; web app; conversational agent ... See more keywords
How Should the Agent Communicate to the Group? Communication Strategies of a Conversational Agent in Group Chat Discussions
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DOI: 10.1145/3555112
Abstract: In online group discussions, balanced participation can improve the quality of discussion, members' satisfaction, and positive group dynamics. One approach to achieve balanced participation is to deploy a conversational agent (CA) that encourages participation of… read more here.
Keywords: group; conversational agent; participation; communication strategies ... See more keywords
Conversational Agent Interventions for Mental Health Problems: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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DOI: 10.2196/43862
Abstract: Background Mental health problems are a crucial global public health concern. Owing to their cost-effectiveness and accessibility, conversational agent interventions (CAIs) are promising in the field of mental health care. Objective This study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: conversational agent; health; agent interventions; randomized controlled ... See more keywords
Early Usability Assessment of a Conversational Agent for HPV Vaccination
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DOI: 10.3233/978-1-61499-951-5-17
Abstract: With the emerging use of speech technology in consumer goods, we experimented with the application of conversational agents for the communication of health information relating to HPV vaccine. Research have stated that one-to-one contact between… read more here.
Keywords: usability assessment; early usability; hpv; conversational agent ... See more keywords
Designing a conversational agent to promote teamwork and collaborative practices using design thinking: An explorative study on user experiences
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.903715
Abstract: Appearance, voice features, and communication style affect users trust in conversational agents (chatbots), but few studies have assessed what features users like and dislike. Using design thinking, we developed Susa, a conversational agent, to help… read more here.
Keywords: design thinking; conversational agent; using design; agent ... See more keywords
HIGEA: An Intelligent Conversational Agent to Detect Caregiver Burden
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316019
Abstract: Mental health disorders increasingly affect people worldwide. As a consequence, more families and relatives find themselves acting as caregivers. Most often, these are untrained people who experience loneliness, abandonment, and often develop signs of depression… read more here.
Keywords: caregiver burden; conversational agent; detect caregiver;