Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Code
N/A
School Name
De La Salle University Integrated School (Manila)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Azcarraga, Judith J.
Abstract/Executive Summary
Levothyroxine remains the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism; however, there may be side effects on the patient's health. While these side effects are unavoidable, technological developments can be utilized to aid patients in mitigating them. This study aims to determine Levothyroxine's effects on Filipino women's physical health and how technology, specifically a chatbot, can assist in symptom tracking. The study evaluates the usability and effectiveness of ThyroBot, a chatbot that tracks and journals the symptoms of Levothyroxine in Filipino women with hypothyroidism, provides medication intake reminders, and offers a summary of logs. ThyroBot was created via Chatfuel. To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of ThyroBot, the Chatbot Usability Questionnaire (CUQ) and chatbot testing by one medical expert and one computer studies expert were used. It was found that ThyroBot scored an average of 85.95 out of 100. Feedback and comments from the experts are noted for future improvements to the system. Additionally, the study suggests that incorporating patient feedback and expanding the sample size could provide more insights and detailed information regarding the side effects of Levothyroxine.
Keywords
healthcare chatbot; hypothyroidism; Levothyroxine; physical health; symptom tracker
Start Date
13-6-2024 8:00 AM
End Date
13-6-2024 10:00 AM
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Computer and Software Technology, and Robotics (CSR)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
ThyroBot: A Chatbot for Tracking the Effects of Levothyroxine on the Physical Health of Filipino Women with Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine remains the most commonly prescribed medication for hypothyroidism; however, there may be side effects on the patient's health. While these side effects are unavoidable, technological developments can be utilized to aid patients in mitigating them. This study aims to determine Levothyroxine's effects on Filipino women's physical health and how technology, specifically a chatbot, can assist in symptom tracking. The study evaluates the usability and effectiveness of ThyroBot, a chatbot that tracks and journals the symptoms of Levothyroxine in Filipino women with hypothyroidism, provides medication intake reminders, and offers a summary of logs. ThyroBot was created via Chatfuel. To evaluate the usability and effectiveness of ThyroBot, the Chatbot Usability Questionnaire (CUQ) and chatbot testing by one medical expert and one computer studies expert were used. It was found that ThyroBot scored an average of 85.95 out of 100. Feedback and comments from the experts are noted for future improvements to the system. Additionally, the study suggests that incorporating patient feedback and expanding the sample size could provide more insights and detailed information regarding the side effects of Levothyroxine.
