Convenient Access to Expert-Reviewed Health Information via an Alexa Voice Assistant Skill for Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Development Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) have high information needs due to the complexity of the disease and variety of treatments. Digital voice assistants provide support in daily life and can be a convenient tool that even older patients can use to access health information. Voice assistants may therefore be useful in providing digital health services to meet the information needs of patients with MM.

Objective

We aim to describe and report on the development, content, and functionality of the first Amazon Alexa voice assistant skill for patients with MM in Germany with the goal of empowering and educating patients. Further, we share data on skill usage and first learnings.

Methods

In a cocreation workshop with MM patient organizations and MM medical experts

SUBMITTER: Baertsch MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9227649 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature