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The feasibility of using conversational agent technology to improve problem-solving and coping skills of young adults with cancer
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | von Friederichs-Fitzwater, Marlene M. Meyers, Frederick J. |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Description | Objective: Young adults with cancer have unique psychosocial needs and often lack the problem-solving and coping skills for effective resolution. We conducted a study to clarify these needs and then developed and tested an educational intervention to coach young adults with cancer in problem-solving and coping skills using a new conversational agent technology that uses a multi-media format to simulate face-to-face encounters. Methods: We qualitatively assessed online focus groups and chat rooms with 45 young adults with cancer and used the results to develop and test an online 15-minute educational prototype using a new conversational agent technology with 49 young adults (18–35 years of age) with cancer. Results: Young adults with cancer are most concerned about reproductive issues, emotional issues, communicating with healthcare providers, and the risks and benefits of treatments. The study participants found the I-COPE prototype to be useful, easy to use, and worth recommending to others. They wanted to have more video segments about the experiences of other young adults with cancer; more video segments of actual procedures and treatments; more Internet links to information and resources; and more opportunities to interact with the conversational agent. Conclusion: New conversational agent technology is useful in coaching problem-solving and coping skills to empower young adults with cancer. Practice implications: New conversational agent technology is a useful tool in patient education and skill development, particularly among young adults. |
| Related Links | https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=9771 |
| Ending Page | 8 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| Starting Page | 1 |
| e-ISSN | 22302263 |
| DOI | 10.2147/COAYA.S15940 |
| Journal | Clinical Oncology in Adolescents and Young Adults |
| Volume Number | 1 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2011-04-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Clinical Oncology in Adolescents and Young Adults Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Coaching Adults with Cancer Conversational Agent Young Technology Coping Solving Treatments |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
