Table 5 Validated story-driven conversational capabilities (i.e., the automated dialog flows)

From: A randomized pilot study evaluating socially assistive robot effects on patient engagement and care quality

Component

Validation method

Clinical oversight

Collection of common symptoms,

Nurse and physician review

Real-time supervision

Exercise instructions

Physiotherapist validation

Demonstration verification

Triage/Alert decision trees

Nurse and physician co-design

Escalation protocol testing, Real-time supervision

Information about surgical procedures and pre/post procedure activities

Defined and designed by physicians

Content, Demonstration verification

Hospital Information (schedules, visitation hours, etc.)

Nursing and administrative staff review

Content accuracy verification

Discharge information

Clinical team approval

Content accuracy verification