Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Clinical Pharmacy, Hodeidah University, Al-Hudaydah, Yemen.
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Sci Rep. 2024 Nov 16;14(1):28299. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-80203-w.
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has emerged as a transformative force, promising to enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare delivery. Hence, this study investigates university students' perceptions of using AI in healthcare. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at two major universities using a paper-based questionnaire from September 2023 to November 2023. Participants' views regarding using artificial intelligence in healthcare were investigated using 25 items distributed across five domains. The Mann-Whitney U test was applied to compare variables. Two hundred seventy-nine (279) students completed the questionnaire. More than half of the participants (52%, n = 145) expressed their belief in AI's potential to reduce treatment errors. However, about (61.6%, n = 172) of participants fear the influence of AI that could prevent doctors from learning to make correct patient care judgments, and it was widely agreed (69%) that doctors should ultimately maintain final control over patient care. Participants with experience with AI, such as engaging with AI chatbots, significantly reported higher scores in both the "Benefits and Positivity Toward AI in Healthcare" and "Concerns and Fears" domains (p = 0.024) and (p = 0.026), respectively. The identified cautious optimism, concerns, and fears highlight the delicate balance required for successful AI integration. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing specific concerns, promoting positive experiences with AI, and establishing transparent communication channels. Insights from such research can guide the development of ethical frameworks, policies, and targeted interventions, fostering a harmonious integration of AI into the healthcare landscape in developing countries.
人工智能（AI）在医疗保健中的融合已经成为一种变革力量，有望提高医疗诊断、治疗和整体医疗服务水平。因此，本研究调查了大学生对在医疗保健中使用 AI 的看法。本研究采用横断面调查，于 2023 年 9 月至 11 月在两所主要大学使用纸质问卷进行。通过五个领域的 25 个项目来调查参与者对在医疗保健中使用人工智能的看法。应用曼-惠特尼 U 检验比较变量。共有 279 名（279）学生完成了问卷。超过一半的参与者（52%，n=145）表示相信 AI 有潜力减少治疗错误。然而，大约（61.6%，n=172）的参与者担心 AI 的影响可能会阻止医生学会做出正确的患者护理判断，并且普遍认为（69%）医生最终应该对患者护理拥有最终控制权。有 AI 体验的参与者，例如与 AI 聊天机器人互动，在“AI 在医疗保健中的益处和积极态度”和“关注和担忧”两个领域的得分显著更高（p=0.024）和（p=0.026）。确定的谨慎乐观、关注和担忧突出了成功整合 AI 所需的微妙平衡。研究结果强调了解决具体问题的重要性，促进与 AI 的积极体验，并建立透明的沟通渠道。此类研究的见解可以指导制定道德框架、政策和有针对性的干预措施，在发展中国家促进 AI 与医疗保健的和谐融合。
