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Virtual coach technology for supporting self-care.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19951785     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
"Virtual Coach" refers to a coaching program or device aiming to guide users through tasks for the purpose of prompting positive behavior or assisting with learning new skills. This article reviews virtual coach interventions with the purpose of guiding rehabilitation professionals to comprehend more effectively the essential components of such interventions, the underlying technologies and their integration, and example applications. A design space of virtual coach interventions including self-monitoring, context awareness, interface modality, and coaching strategies were identified and discussed to address when, how, and what coaching messages to deliver in an automated and intelligent way. Example applications that address various health-related issues also are provided to illustrate how a virtual coach intervention is developed and evaluated. Finally, the article provides some insight into addressing key challenges and opportunities in designing and implementing virtual coach interventions. It is expected that more virtual coach interventions will be developed in the field of rehabilitation to support self-care and prevent secondary conditions in individuals with disabilities.
Authors:
Dan Ding; Hsin-Yi Liu; Rosemarie Cooper; Rory A Cooper; Asim Smailagic; Dan Siewiorek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1558-1381     ISO Abbreviation:  Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-12-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9102787     Medline TA:  Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  179-94     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. dad5@pitt.edu
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