An Automated Conversational Agent Self-Help Program: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health promotion and growth-based interventions can effectively improve individual well-being; however, significant gaps in access and utilization still exist.

Objective

This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness and implementation of a new, widely targeted conversational agent prevention program (Zenny) designed to enhance well-being.

Methods

A total of 1345 individuals in the United States were recruited online and randomly assigned to either (1) a self-help program intervention delivered via an automated conversational agent on WhatsApp or (2) an active control group that had access to evidence-based wellness resources available online. The primary outcomes were well-being (measured using the 5-item World Health Organization Well-being Scale),

SUBMITTER: Foran HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662185 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature