.jpeg)

Developing an innovative chatbot-delivered physical activity intervention
Professor Corneel Vandelanotte, Institution: Central Queensland University
2021 Vanguard Grant
Years funded: 2022-2023
Physical inactivity is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). As less than half of Australians are meeting physical activity recommendations, cost-effective population-based strategies to increase physical activity are needed. Increasing physical activity at scale is difficult, though applying Machine Learning (ML) offers innovative options for progress.
ML-based chatbots that apply natural language processing, reinforcement learning and integrate real-time external data (e.g., activity tracker, GPS) can provide highly personalised physical activity counselling. Professor Corneel Vandelanotte's early evidence suggests chatbot interventions are feasible and effective, but no comprehensive ML-based physical activity chatbots have been developed.
Professor Vandelanotte's study will develop (including formative research and ML-algorithm training) and evaluate (i.e., preliminary efficacy in a 2-group RCT) an innovative physical activity chatbot.
The project will lead to an important knowledge gain on ML-based behaviour change interventions to prevent CVD.
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
The power of your ongoing support can help save lives and keep more families together. Help us continue to fund promising heart research projects by donating today. ...
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Lamb souvlaki wraps
Lamb souvlaki wraps
Lamb souvlaki wraps
COVID-19 info & FAQs
COVID-19 info & FAQs
COVID-19 info & FAQs
Information and FAQs about COVID-19 and heart disease....
Easy chicken nasi goreng
Easy chicken nasi goreng
Easy chicken nasi goreng
Heart health submissions to Government
Heart health submissions to Government
Every day we are lobbying government and industry to improve heart health....
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Clinical information and links to SCAD resources....
Pilbara Aboriginal Heart Health Program
Pilbara Aboriginal Heart Health Program
Pilbara Aboriginal Heart Health Program
The program works with local communities to help improve heart health in the Pilbara....
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Create your fundraiser at Do it for Heart
Become a Heart Foundation fundraiser, do it for heart and make a real difference to your community....
Vegetarian lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne
HEART FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW CEO
HEART FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW CEO
30 March 2022 ...
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
MyMarathon
The fundraising race where you set the pace. Run, jog or walk MyMarathon at your own pace during October....
Chicken fajitas
Chicken fajitas
Chicken fajitas
Q&A with Dr Prajith Jeyaprakash
Q&A with Dr Prajith Jeyaprakash
Q&A with Dr Prajith Jeyaprakash
Ranch burger bowls
Ranch burger bowls
Ranch burger bowls
Understanding how kidney failure leads to heart disease
Understanding how kidney failure leads to heart disease
Associate Professor Natasha Rogers, Institution: University of Sydney...
Nutrition after a heart attack
Nutrition after a heart attack
Nutrition after a heart attack
Discover key information on heart-healthy eating and drinking....
Driving and travelling after a heart attack
Driving and travelling after a heart attack
Driving and travelling after a heart attack
Explore our guide for driving and heart attack recovery. ...
Absolute CVD risk calculator
Absolute CVD risk calculator
The Absolute CVD risk calculator estimates the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years....
My Heart, My Life program and support resources
My Heart, My Life program and support resources
My Heart, My Life program and support resources
Learn how the Heart Foundation can support you and your loved ones. ...
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
Blood pressure monitoring at home using a 24-hour blood pressure monitor test....
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
Leaving a gift in your Will: A lasting legacy
One of the most powerful ways to help support a future without heart disease is to include a gift to the Heart Foundation in your Will...
For professionals: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
For professionals: Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Recommendations for assessing Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...
Strawberry fields oats
Strawberry fields oats
Strawberry fields oats
Join Kate in making a difference to future generations
Join Kate in making a difference to future generations
Join Kate in making a difference to future generations
Kate wanted to find a way she could make a difference to future generations...
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
For professionals: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples identification training
Asking the Question of Origin course helps with identification of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, in line with standard practice. ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Heart Health Projects
Projects aimed at improving the heart health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...
Improving cardiac arrest identification in the Triple Zero (000) call using artificial intelligence
Improving cardiac arrest identification in the Triple Zero (000) call using artificial intelligence
Professor Karen Smith, Institution: Monash University...