Development and Testing of the E-MOTE Artificial Intelligence Robot for Emotional Support in Newly Diagnosed Gynecologic Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are developing the E-MOTE robot, designed to help newly diagnosed gynecological cancer patients manage their emotions during the surgical treatment process. This study, based on the Social Cognitive Theory of Self-Regulation, aims to evaluate the robots effectiveness in reducing psychological distress, physical symptoms, stress levels, and improving quality of life. The research also includes interviews with nursing staff to gather their views on the robots clinical use. Participants will be randomly assigned to either routine care or the intervention group receiving the E-MOTE robot. Those in the intervention group will interact with the robot on the first and second days after surgery, which performs emotional assessments, tailored dialogue based on distress levels, empathetic conversations, a session of self-affirmation relaxation training, and a Q&A session. The study involves wearing a smart wearable device, and both groups complete pre- and post-test questionnaires. Participants will be evaluated before the intervention, three days after surgery, and one week after discharge through measures including distress, depression, quality of life, loneliness, symptom severity, and physiological indicators. Usability of the robot will be assessed three days post-surgery. The study monitors emotional and physical outcomes during and after the surgical treatment period, with the total involvement lasting up to one week after discharge.

Emotional Assessment and Tiered Individualized Psychological Support of the Artificial Intelligence Robot