Emotional Assessment and Tiered Individualized Psychological Support of the Artificial Intelligence Robot

Emotional Assessment and Tiered Individualized Psychological Support for Newly Diagnosed Postoperative Gynecologic Patients: Development and Testing of the E-MOTE Artificial Intelligence Robot

To develop the E-MOTE robot and evaluate its effectiveness in addressing psychological distress, physical symptom, stress index, and quality of life, as well as to explore its clinical applicability.

This study is grounded in the Social Cognitive Theory of Self-Regulation as its theoretical framework and aims to develop a robot equipped with functions of Emotion, Monitor, Optimize, Tailor, and Engage (E-MOTE). The intervention is designed to support newly diagnosed gynecological cancer patients in more effectively managing their emotions throughout the surgical treatment process, with the goal of positively influencing symptom management and quality of life.At the same time, the investigators will conduct qualitative interviews with nursing staff to understand their perceptions and thoughts about the robot.

Stage 1 (For patients and nurse) ***Patients***

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older.
• Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and undergoing surgery.
• Willing to receive E-MOTE robot and wear a smart wearable device.
• Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to communicate clearly.
• Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety.

***Nurse***

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older.
• As a clinical nurse and has cared for patients who received the E-MOTE robot

Exclusion Criteria:

- Unwilling to participate in the qualitative interview.

Stage 2 (only for patients) ***Intervention group***

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older.
• Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and scheduled to undergo surgery.
• Willing to receiveE-MOTE robot and to wear a smart wearable device.
• Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to communicate clearly.
• Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety.

***Control group***

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older.
• Diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and scheduled to undergo surgery.
• Willing to complete pre-test and post-test questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to communicate clearly.
• Unwilling or unable to participate in the study in its entirety.