Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) are enhancing just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAIs) in health technology, providing personalized support tailored to user needs. Researchers from Northwestern University’s HABits and NU-PATH Labs are co-designing a JITAI system called LUCA, specifically for pregnant individuals, by incorporating their insights on how the technology should function. The study emphasized that users desire transparency about the technology’s operations, which fosters trust and autonomy. Moving forward, the team is developing a functional mobile app that aligns with user expectations and will conduct real-world testing to validate its effectiveness, aiming to improve prenatal care through user-centered design.
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Link to original article source: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2026/07/patients-demand-more-from-ai-health-tools-than-just-answers/
