Background Conversational agents, also known as chatbots, are computer programs
designed to simulate human text or verbal conversations. They are increasingly used in a …

PURPOSE: An NINDS-sponsored conference in April of 2011 reviewed issues in epilepsy
clinical trials. One goal was to clarify new electronic methods for recording seizure …

Background In addition to addiction and substance abuse, motivational interviewing (MI) is
increasingly being integrated in treating other clinical issues such as mental health …

When it comes to putting self-management support at the heart of routine healthcare, there is
a huge gulf between political rhetoric and the reality of UK clinical practice. many clinicians …

Daily health self-management, such as the harmonization of food, exercise and medication,
is a major problem for a large group of older adults with obesity or diabetics. Computer …

Background It has been recognized that poor adherence can be a serious risk to the health
and wellbeing of patients, and greater adherence to dietary advice is a critical component in …

Self-monitoring of dietary intake, physical activity, and weight is a key strategy in behavioral
interventions, and some interventions provide self-monitoring feedback to facilitate goal …

Background: The take-up of eHealth applications in general is still rather low and user
attrition is often high. Only limited information is available about the use of eHealth …

Objectives The aims of this paper were to describe and evaluate the methods and efficacy of
technology-delivered motivational interviewing interventions (TAMIs), discuss the …

Background Embodied conversational agents (ECAs) are animated computer characters
that simulate face-to-face counseling. Owing to their capacity to establish and maintain an …