Vickybot, a Chatbot for Anxiety-Depressive Symptoms and Work-Related Burnout in Primary Care and Health Care Professionals: Development, Feasibility, and Potential Effectiveness Studies
Journal of Medical Internet Research2023Vol. 25, pp. e43293–e43293
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Gerard Anmella, Miriam Sanabra, Mireia Primé‐Tous, Xavier Segú, Myriam Cavero, Ivette Morilla, Iría Grande, Victoria Ruíz, Ariadna Mas, Inés Martín‐Villalba, Alejandro Caballo, Julia-Parisad Esteva, Arturo Rodríguez-Rey, Flavia Piazza, Francisco Valdesoiro‐Pulido, Claudia Rodriguez-Torrella, M.A Lozano Espinosa, Giulia Virgili, Carlota Sorroche, Alicia Ruiz, Aleix Solanes, Joaquim Raduà, María Antonieta Also, Elisenda Sant, Sandra Murgui, Mireia Sans-Corrales, Allan H. Young, Víctor Viçens, Jordi Blanch, Elsa Caballería, Hugo López‐Pelayo, Clara López‐Solà, Victòria Olivé, Laura Pujol, Sebastiana Quesada, Brisa Solé, Carla Torrent, Anabel Martínez‐Arán, Joana Guarch, Ricard Navinés, Andréa Murru, Giovanna Fico, Michele De Prisco, Vincenzo Oliva, Sílvia Amoretti, Casimiro Pio, María Fernández-Canseco, Marta Villegas, Eduard Vieta, Diego Hidalgo‐Mazzei
Abstract
The chatbot was useful in screening for the presence and severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms, and for detecting suicidal risk. Potential effectiveness was shown to reduce work-related burnout but not anxiety or depressive symptoms. Subjective perceptions of use contrasted with low objective-use metrics. Our results are promising but suggest the need to adapt and enhance the smartphone-based solution to improve engagement. A consensus on how to report UEIs and validate digital solutions, particularly for chatbots, is required.
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