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Eva Maia1, Pedro Vieira1, Isabel Praça1
1GECAD-Research Group on Intelligent Engineering and Computing for Advanced Innovation and Development, School of Engineering of the Polytechnic of Porto (ISEP), 4249-015 Porto, Portugal.
GECA, a novel chatbot for preventive care, offers personalized health information and monitoring for patients at home. It achieved a 97% accuracy rate, with a pilot study planned for further evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Growing adoption of chatbots in healthcare for patient engagement.
- Need for personalized, accessible, and cost-effective preventive care solutions.
- Challenges in maintaining patient well-being and preventing chronic conditions through home treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce GECA, a specialized chatbot for preventive care.
- To highlight GECA's features: personalized information, advice, monitoring, and adaptability.
- To emphasize GECA's role in supporting home treatment and enhancing user experience.
Main Methods:
- Development of GECA, a chatbot with adaptable architecture and bilingual capabilities.
- Integration of external resources for enhanced personalization, with adherence to security protocols.
- Testing of GECA's accuracy and precision in interactions.
Main Results:
- GECA demonstrated a 97% success rate in delivering accurate responses.
- The chatbot's design supports cost-effectiveness, personalization, and user engagement.
- Bilingual features and external resource integration improve accessibility and user experience.
Conclusions:
- GECA presents a promising, accurate, and accessible solution for preventive care.
- Its adaptable design allows for seamless extension to various diseases and conditions.
- A pilot project is planned to evaluate GECA's effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction in a clinical setting.
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