Journal
INTERACTING WITH COMPUTERS
Volume 22, Issue 4, Pages 276-288Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.intcom.2010.02.001
Keywords
Schizophrenia; Embodied conversational agent; Longitudinal study; Health behavior change; Psychiatric nursing; Patient adherence
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- Eli Lilly and Company
- Center for Research in Chronic Disorders [P 30 NR003924]
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We describe an animated, conversational computer agent designed to promote antipsychotic medication adherence among patients with schizophrenia. In addition to medication adherence, the agent also promotes physical activity and system usage, and includes verbal and nonverbal behavior designed to foster a therapeutic alliance with patients. We discuss special considerations in designing interventions for this patient population, and challenges in developing and evaluating conversational agents in the mental health domain. Results from a pilot evaluation study of the agent indicate that it is accepted and effective. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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