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

Background Regular physical activity (PA) is crucial for well-being; however, healthy habits
are difficult to create and maintain. Interventions delivered via conversational agents (eg …

Background Chatbots empowered by artificial intelligence (AI) can increasingly engage in
natural conversations and build relationships with users. Applying AI chatbots to lifestyle …

Background Many potential benefits for the uses of chatbots within the context of health care
have been theorized, such as improved patient education and treatment compliance …

This study uses artificial intelligence and big data technologies to develop a chatbot
prototype for veterinary consultations. To understand pet owners' behavioral intentions to …

Objective The objective of this study was to assess whether a version of the Smoke Free app
with a supportive chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (versus a version without the …

Background: Successful management of chronic diseases requires a trustful collaboration
between health care professionals, patients, and family members. Scalable conversational …

Abstract Background The Assistant to Lift your Level of activitY (Ally) app is a smartphone
application that combines financial incentives with chatbot-guided interventions to …

Just-In-Time Adaptive Intervention (JITAI) is an emerging technique with great potential to
support health behavior by providing the right type and amount of support at the right time. A …

Background Conversational agents (CAs), also known as chatbots, are computer programs
that simulate human conversations by using predetermined rule-based responses or …