Designing Voice Interfaces to Support Mindfulness-Based Pain Management
arXiv Preprint Archive September 13, 2023 Sanjana Mendu, Sebrina L. Doyle Fosco, Stephanie T. Lanza et al.
Trained mindfulness facilitators supported the use of a voice interface to help people with chronic pain practice Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at home, especially those with limited motor function. Facilitators noted that voice interfaces offer unique benefits, such as a sense of social presence, which may encourage continued engagement. The study identifies design recommendations for technologies that aim to provide long-term support for mindfulness-based interventions, highlighting the potential of voice technology as a non-addictive pain management tool.