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Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER): Development of a Conceptual Framework

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2022
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Dhinagaran, D. A., Martinengo, L., Ho, M.-H. R., Joty, S., Kowatsch, T., Atun, R., & Tudor Car, L. (2022). Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER): Development of a Conceptual Framework. JMIR MHealth and UHealth, 10(10), e38740. https://doi.org/10.2196/38740

Abstract

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Background: Conversational agents (CAs), also known as chatbots, are computer programs that simulate human conversations by using predetermined rule-based responses or artificial intelligence algorithms. They are increasingly used in health care, particularly via smartphones. There is, at present, no conceptual framework guiding the development of smartphone-based, rule-based CAs in health care. To fill this gap, we propose structured and tailored guidance for their design, development, evaluation, and implementation.

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  • Dhinagaran, Dhakshenya Ardhithy
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  • Martinengo, Laura
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  • Ho, Moon-Ho Ringo
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  • Joty, Shafiq
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  • Atun, Rifat
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  • Tudor Car, Lorainne
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10

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10

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e38740

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Health Informatics

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English

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2022-10-04

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2023-01-09

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2291-5222

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Gold

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23 since deposited on 2023-01-09
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65 since deposited on 2023-01-09
Acq. date: 2025-11-08

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Dhinagaran, D. A., Martinengo, L., Ho, M.-H. R., Joty, S., Kowatsch, T., Atun, R., & Tudor Car, L. (2022). Designing, Developing, Evaluating, and Implementing a Smartphone-Delivered, Rule-Based Conversational Agent (DISCOVER): Development of a Conceptual Framework. JMIR MHealth and UHealth, 10(10), e38740. https://doi.org/10.2196/38740

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