Alhumaidi Wareef A, Alqurashi Noura N, Alnumani Razan D, Althagafi Ebtehal S, Bajunaid Fatimah R, Alnefaie Ghaliah O
Department of Medicine and Surgery, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Department of Pathology, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Cureus. 2023 Jul 29;15(7):e42648. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42648. eCollection 2023 Jul.
Background Several studies suggested that artificial intelligence (AI), including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), may help improve visualization, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities and reduce medical and surgical errors. These technologies have been revolutionary in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to elucidate physicians' perceptions toward these technologies. Methodology We carried out a cross-sectional electronic questionnaire-based study in November 2021. The study targeted doctors of different medical and surgical specialties in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Results In our study, 53.2% of the participants were 25-30 years old. Most participants were residents (53.6%) with career experiences <5 years. Only 32.3% had a good familiarity with AR and VR technologies. However, 64.5% agreed that AR and VR technologies had practical applications in the medical field. Moreover, 35% agreed that the diagnostic and therapeutic ability was superior to the clinical experience of a human doctor. About 41.4% agreed they would always use AR and VR technologies for future medical decisions. Conclusion Doctors are open to using AR and VR technologies in healthcare. Although most people are unfamiliar with these technologies, most agree that they positively impact healthcare.
背景 多项研究表明，包括虚拟现实（VR）和增强现实（AR）在内的人工智能（AI）可能有助于提高可视化、诊断和治疗能力，并减少医疗和手术失误。这些技术在沙特阿拉伯具有变革性意义。我们旨在阐明医生对这些技术的看法。方法 我们于2021年11月开展了一项基于电子问卷的横断面研究。该研究针对沙特阿拉伯西部地区不同医学和外科专业的医生。结果 在我们的研究中，53.2%的参与者年龄在25至30岁之间。大多数参与者是住院医生（53.6%），职业经验少于5年。只有32.3%的人对AR和VR技术有较好的了解。然而，64.5%的人认为AR和VR技术在医学领域有实际应用。此外，35%的人认为其诊断和治疗能力优于人类医生的临床经验。约41.4%的人表示他们在未来的医疗决策中会一直使用AR和VR技术。结论 医生对在医疗保健中使用AR和VR技术持开放态度。虽然大多数人不熟悉这些技术，但大多数人认为它们对医疗保健有积极影响。
