Conversational Agent for Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour Change: An online feasibility study
Care Continuum
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Others
31 December 2022
Test feasibility and acceptability of a conversational agent promoting healthy lifestyle changes for Singapore’s general. Conversational agents are feasible and acceptable, with potential for scaling to larger trials in promoting healthy behaviors.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Technology, Care Continuum, Digital Health, Chat Bots, Primary Care, Population Health
About this Content
Aims
Test feasibility and acceptability of a conversational agent promoting healthy lifestyle changes for Singapore’s general population.
Background
Conversational agents are promising tools for facilitating healthy lifestyle behaviors, addressing diet, exercise, and stress.
Methods
Single-arm feasibility study; recruited 75 participants via Facebook, with a 4-week intervention using Facebook Messenger.
Results
Retention rate was 93% (56/60). Participants found the agent engaging (50% interacted in all sessions). Usability and satisfaction were high.
Conclusion
Conversational agents are feasible and acceptable, with potential for scaling to larger trials in promoting healthy behaviors.
Lessons Learnt
Longer recruitment timelines and integrating in-person components improve study outcomes.
Additional Information
Received a Merit award at SHBC 2021 (Student Awards - Open Category).
Keywords
Conversational Agents, Digital Health, Healthy Living
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Others |
Organization(s) Involved | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine NTU Singapore, Nanyang Technological University |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Asst. Prof. Lorainne Tudor Car |
Project Member(s) | Dhakshenya Ardhithy Dhinagaran |
Connect with this contributor!
Dhakshenya Ardhithy Dhinagaran - dhakshen001@e.ntu.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C401_LKC_NTU_SHBC_2021_Conversational_agent_for_healthy_lifestyle_behaviour_change.pdf