Embodied Conversational Agents for Chronic Diseases: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are computer-generated animated humanlike characters that interact with users through verbal and nonverbal behavioral cues. They are increasingly used in a range of fields, including health care.

Objective

This scoping review aims to identify the current practice in the development and evaluation of ECAs for chronic diseases.

Methods

We applied a methodological framework in this review. A total of 6 databases (ie, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, and Web of Science) were searched using a combination of terms related to ECAs and health in October 2023. Two independent reviewers selected the studies and extracted the data. This review followed the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting It

SUBMITTER: Jiang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10806449 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature