Promoting Physical Activity Through Conversational Agents: Mixed Methods Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

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, chatbots or virtual agents) are a novel and potentially accessible way to promote PA. Thus, it is important to understand the evolving landscape of research that uses conversational agents.

Objective

This mixed methods systematic review aims to summarize the usability and effectiveness of conversational agents in promoting PA, describe common theories and intervention components used, and identify areas for further development.

Methods

We conducted a mixed methods systematic review. We searched seven electronic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ACM Digital Library, Scopus, a

SUBMITTER: Luo TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8479596 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature