Understanding the influence of perceived intelligence and perceived anthropomorphism on users’ intention to adopt healthcare chatbots - Takeaways - MDSpire

Understanding the influence of perceived intelligence and perceived anthropomorphism on users’ intention to adopt healthcare chatbots

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  • Shanshan Li

  • Heng Zhang

  • Hao Fan

  • June 8, 2026

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    Healthcare chatbots utilize AI to provide personalized health information and medical advice, addressing the demand for healthcare services.

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    User reluctance to adopt healthcare chatbots stems from skepticism, with preferences still leaning towards human physicians for medical advice.

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    Perceived anthropomorphism and perceived intelligence are critical attributes that shape user experiences and evaluations of healthcare chatbots.

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    Trust in healthcare chatbots is multidimensional, encompassing benevolence, integrity, and competence, which influence adoption intentions.

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    The study empirically tests a model linking AI attributes to user perceptions and adoption intentions, revealing complex interactions in healthcare contexts.

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