JMIR Human Factors

Chatbots, as interactive platforms, have the potential to transform health education and behavior change interventions. Despite the growing use of chatbots, qualitative insights into user and provider experiences remain underexplored, particularly with respect to experiences and perceptions, adoption factors, and the role of theoretical frameworks in design.

Anxiety and depression symptoms have been rising among college students, with many increasingly meeting the criteria for 1 or more mental health problems. Due to a rise in internet access and lockdown restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, online mediums, such as teletherapy, repositories for mental health information, discussion forums, self-help programs, and online screening tools, have become more popular and used by college students to support their mental health. However, there is limited information about individual-level factors that lead college students to use these online tools to support their mental health.

The perinatal period is one of the most vulnerable times a woman experiences. Multidimensional, interprofessional, and personalized support is needed to improve outcomes in women’s and children’s health while strengthening partner relationships at the same time. Although a vast amount of support services already exists in Germany for psychosocial counseling during the perinatal period, groups who are especially at risk do not take advantage of them.

Public sector organizations increasingly adopt information systems (IS) to improve economic efficiency, service quality and overall adaptability. These projects represent substantial financial investments, making their success critical for organizational performance and societal impact.

The use of digital technologies, such as mobile applications, Zoom, virtual reality, and video games, to promote physical activity in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been increasing. However, there are no studies utilizing ChatGPT, a popular tool in recent years, for promoting physical activity in children with ASD.

Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Low user engagement and uptake of DMHIs observed in previous research may be addressed by involving the intended target audience in the design of the DMHI from the outset.

Bioiofeedback is an established treatment principle for migraine, but home-based therapy with proven efficacy is not available.

Disparities in health equity between metropolitan and rural areas are a global concern, especially in vast countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Virtual care models in health care settings are promising in reducing inequalities, with virtual hospitals (VHs) potentially bridging the gap for isolated or underserved regions. However, evidence-based strategies and the complexities of VH implementation necessitate further research.

Mindfulness-based interventions have been demonstrated to be effective in improving bodily and emotional well-being. However, only a few studies have explored individual differences in the application and use of digital mindfulness among adults aged ≥65 years. Voice-guided mindfulness technologies can increase the accessibility of mindfulness training, but the expected benefits may not be similar in all user groups.

Personal Health Record (PHR) software has the potential of aiding with patient engagement and data collection in longitudinal research to better understand the long-term impact of treatments on patients with rare medical conditions. Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) represent a rare condition with unique challenges related to symptom management, treatment tracking, and patient-provider communication.

Burn automated diagnosis may be instrumental to accurate and timely decision-making at point-of-care, helping to ensure that the right patients are triaged to burns centres. This is particularly important in resource poor settings.

Musculoskeletal disorders significantly impair physical function and quality of life, necessitating systematic rehabilitation. Electrically-powered orthopedic exercisers, such as Continuous Passive Motion devices, are widely used to enhance joint mobility and muscle recovery. However, existing devices often lack advanced functionalities and user-specific adaptability, limiting their effectiveness. To address these shortcomings, the Rebless Pro was developed as a novel device supporting active and passive exercises with personalized treatment programs.