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  • Digital health
  • Human-computer interaction
  • Behavioral science

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  • Personalized therapeutic solutions are a key challenge in e-health.
  • Connected objects and decision-making systems are integral to modern healthcare.
  • Patient management behavioral programs require innovative approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of virtual companions in e-health.
  • To enhance the empathetic relationship between patients and healthcare providers.
  • To investigate the integration of virtual companions with connected objects and behavioral programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research programs on virtual companions.
  • Analysis of the potential of virtual companions in personalized e-health solutions.
  • Exploration of the use of connected objects and decision-making systems.

Main Results:

  • Virtual companions show promise in improving patient engagement.
  • Integration with connected objects can facilitate personalized therapeutic delivery.
  • Behavioral programs can be enhanced through empathetic virtual interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual companions represent a significant advancement in e-health.
  • Further research is needed to fully realize the potential of virtual companions in personalized medicine.
  • Developing empathetic virtual companions is crucial for successful e-health implementation.