Publications by authors named "Deborah Mendes Ferreira"
Clin Exp Optom
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Optometrists can offer valuable support to patients with visual impairments, but often lack the best strategies for doing so. A conversational AI tool could enhance this support by serving as a reliable informational resource.
- The AIVI Study aims to explore how a digital assistant can meet the ongoing information needs of visually impaired individuals, focusing on their information-seeking behaviors and preferences for obtaining advice.
- In a survey of 120 participants, including those with visual impairment and caregivers, seven key themes emerged regarding their information needs, highlighting the potential yet limited effectiveness of a dialogue system, particularly for emotional support.
