Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R21DK134815-03
Transforming motivational interviewing into a computable model for automated patient diabetic counseling.
Recipient
University of Texas Med Br Galveston, Galveston, TX, United States
Award Amount
$196,840.00
Ceiling
$196,840.00
Awarded
July 31, 2026
Identifier
5R21DK134815-03
Development of a software agent to automate motivational interviewing for diabetic counseling using ontology-based computer models and speech technology.
Description
This project explores developing a software agent, named “TROI,” that models motivational interviewing (MI) techniques through ontology-based computer models to automate diabetic counseling, focusing on behaviors like sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and physical activity. The goal is to facilitate MI counseling via speech-based dialogue systems, overcoming challenges such as training, consistency, and time constraints.