help them better understand their diagnosis, the treatments associated and real-life experiences from a survivor of the same condition they are suffering from.
This application has been recently adopted by the CDC to ensure that patients have the proper tools, information, and resources necessary to make informed decisions regarding their health and condition.
Using virtual humans to engage in patient education expands on traditional education sources such as brochures, flyers or internet searches, and allows patients to control a real conversation asking the questions that concern them, to those who have been through the process.
“Project sponsors from the CDC and NACDD connected our team with subject matter experts in the field of oncology and Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivors to build a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by both providers and patients at the time of diagnosis and throughout their battle to achieve remission. Patients are often overwhelmed at the time of diagnosis and struggle to comprehend and retain the information provided by their oncologists at the point of care. Even in the days and weeks after receiving the diagnosis it remains difficult to discuss with even close family members. Our innovative solution, in the form of an emotionally-responsive virtual coach, provides patients with a critical outlet to express their true feelings and get clear and accurate information to increase their motivation to pursue treatment.” Kognito.
Kognito is revolutionizing and elevating doctor-patient engagement, as well as patient education resources through their virtual human technology. Whether practitioners are