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Utilization of Self-Diagnosis Health Chatbots in Real-World Settings: Case Study.

Xiangmin FanDaren ChaoZhan ZhangDakuo WangXiaohua LiFeng Tian
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)
Although health chatbots are considered to be convenient tools for enhancing patient-centered care, there are issues and barriers impeding the optimal use of this novel technology. Designers and developers should employ user-centered approaches to address the issues and user concerns to achieve the best uptake and utilization. We conclude the paper by discussing several design implications, including making the chatbots more informative, easy-to-use, and trustworthy, as well as improving the onboarding experience to enhance user engagement.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • health information
  • palliative care
  • social media
  • health promotion
  • chronic pain
  • health insurance
  • affordable care act