Keywords
Pregnant woman
Toxoplasmosis
Conversational technology
Prenatal care
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Abstract
Objective: To describe the development and evaluation of a chatbot designed to guide nurses regarding the investigation and treatment of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy in prenatal care. Methods: An applied research study with a technological development approach, conducted in two stages: development of a chatbot and evaluation of the target audience’s experience. The study was carried out in a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, from August 2023 to July 2024. Results: The chatbot Toxobot was developed based on artificial intelligence and natural language processing. The tool consists of 16 screens organized in a logical sequence, structured to promote human-computer interaction and navigation guided by the information provided. Usability was evaluated by 15 nurses and was classified as excellent, with a total score of 80.6 points. Conclusion: The use of Toxobot enabled the dissemination of synthesized and appropriate information on the investigation and treatment of pregnant women with toxoplasmosis during prenatal care.
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