Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a Conversational Agent Delivering Problem-Solving Therapy for Family Caregivers of Children With a Chronic Health Condition: Multiphase Mixed Methods Study

Background

Family caregivers of children with chronic health conditions experience substantial physical and mental health burdens, including burnout, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Despite this need, validated digital mental health tools tailored to family caregivers remain limited. AI-powered conversational agents offer a promising approach for delivering on-demand, personalized mental health support, yet development and evaluation frameworks for this population are lacking.