BACKGROUND: This study examined the long-term efficacy of individualized counseling letters that targeted either smoking abstinence or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked per day to promote future cessation.
The dissemination and evaluation of evidence-based behavioral treatments for substance abuse problems rely on the evaluation of counselor interventions. In Motivational Interviewing (MI), a treatment that directs the therapist to utilize a particular...
Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD
Dec 12, 2015
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The relationship between dietary macronutrient composition and appetite is controversial. We examined the effects of a year-long low-carbohydrate diet compared to a low-fat diet on appetite-related hormones and self-reported chan...
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Aug 29, 2025
BACKGROUNDOptimal TB care and control requires improved health education and effective patient counselling. Effective counselling is a lengthy process that requires addressing all questions related to TB transmission, risk, the di...
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine
Aug 1, 2025
The global impact of COVID-19 has caused a significant rise in the demand for psychological counseling services, creating pressure on existing mental health professionals. Large language models (LLM), like ChatGPT, are considered a novel solution for...
OBJECTIVE: Young adults face elevated risks from alcohol use yet encounter significant barriers to accessing evidence-based interventions. Large language models (LLMs) represent a promising advancement for delivering personalized behavioral intervent...
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in healthcare interventions to provide accessible, continuous, and personalized patient support. This study investigates the impact of a mobile breastfeeding counseling application develop...
Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
Feb 1, 2025
OBJECTIVE: This study applied a machine-learning-based skill assessment system to investigate the association between supportive counseling skills (empathy, open questions, and reflections) and treatment outcomes. We hypothesized that higher empathy ...
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