Voice-Controlled Intelligent Personal Assistants in Health Care: International Delphi Study.

Journal: Journal of medical Internet research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Voice-controlled intelligent personal assistants (VIPAs), such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, involve artificial intelligence-powered algorithms designed to simulate humans. Their hands-free interface and growing capabilities have a wide range of applications in health care, covering off-clinic education, health monitoring, and communication. However, conflicting factors, such as patient safety and privacy concerns, make it difficult to foresee the further development of VIPAs in health care.

Authors

  • Alena Ermolina
    Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
  • Victor Tiberius
    Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.