Design and Formative Evaluation of a Virtual Voice-Based Coach for Problem-solving Treatment: Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence has provided new opportunities for human interactions with technology for the practice of medicine. Among the recent artificial intelligence innovations, personal voice assistants have been broadly adopted. This highlights their potential for health care-related applications such as behavioral counseling to promote healthy lifestyle habits and emotional well-being. However, the use of voice-based applications for behavioral therapy has not been previously evaluated.

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a formative user evaluation of Lumen, a virtual voice-based coach developed as an Alexa skill that delivers evidence-based, problem-solving treatment for patients with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Kannampallil T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9419044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature