Using a chatbot to provide personalized health information for mothers and children
Rosie the Chatbot: Leveraging Automated and Personalized Health Information Communication to Reduce Disparities in Maternal and Child Health
This study is testing a friendly chatbot named Rosie that helps women and their children from underserved communities get personalized health information and support, especially about issues like postpartum depression and child checkups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875332 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a chatbot named Rosie that provides tailored health information to underserved populations, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic minority women and their children. The chatbot aims to address common health concerns, such as postpartum depression and well-child checkups, by engaging users in live question-and-answer sessions. By utilizing advanced natural language processing, Rosie can respond to a wide range of inquiries, making health information more accessible and personalized. The goal is to reduce health disparities and improve maternal and child health outcomes through this innovative communication tool.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include racial and ethnic minority women who are new mothers and their children aged 0-11 years.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of racial or ethnic minority groups or those who do not have access to digital communication tools may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to vital health information for mothers and their children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using technology and AI to improve health communication, indicating a promising approach with this chatbot.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nguyen, Thu — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Nguyen, Thu
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.