Frontiers in Digital Health (Dec 2023)

AI in healthcare: navigating opportunities and challenges in digital communication

  • George Sun,
  • Yi-Hui Zhou,
  • Yi-Hui Zhou

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2023.1291132
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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The landscape of healthcare communication is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age, and at the heart of this evolution are AI-powered chatbots. This mini-review delves into the role of AI chatbots in digital health, providing a detailed exploration of their applications, benefits, challenges, and future prospects. Our focus is on their versatile applications within healthcare, encompassing health information dissemination, appointment scheduling, medication management, remote patient monitoring, and emotional support services. The review underscores the compelling advantages of AI chatbots. However, it also addresses the significant challenges posed by the integration of AI tools into healthcare communication.

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