Are chatbots the new 'doc?' Researchers explore AI in health behavior coaching

Are chatbots the new 'doc?' Researchers explore AI in health behavior coaching

Changing health habits—like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments—is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases. Motivational interviewing (MI), a patient-centered counseling method that helps people find their own motivation to change, has proven effective across many health care settings.

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Changing health habits – like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments – is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Chatbots the New ‘Doc?’ Exploring AI in Health Behavior Coaching

Changing health habits – like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments – is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Chatbots the New ‘Doc?’ Researchers Explore AI in Health Behavior Coaching

Changing habits like quitting smoking or managing stress is hard – but crucial. Motivational interviewing (MI), a proven counseling method that sparks internal motivation, works well but isn’t widely used due to time and training demands. Now, AI tools like ChatGPT are stepping in, simulating MI conversations anytime, anywhere. A new review shows these tools are promising and well-received, but questions remain: Do they truly reflect MI’s core pr

FAU Researchers Investigate Chatbots as Emerging AI Health Behavior Coaches

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing the boundaries of healthcare by transforming how motivational interviewing (MI) is delivered to individuals seeking to change health-related behaviors. MI is a well-established, patient-centered counseling technique designed to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence around behavior change, empowering them to find their own intrinsic motivation. Although proven effective in variou…