Sattler Sebastian, Mehlkop Guido, Neuhaus Alexander, Wexler Anna, Reiner Peter B
Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany.
Pragmatic Health Ethics Research Unit, Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), Montreal, Canada.
Sci Rep. 2025 May 27;15(1):18488. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-00460-1.
With advances in neurotechnology and its use for medical treatment and beyond, it is important to understand the public's awareness of such technologies and potential disparities in self-reported knowledge, because knowledge is known to influence the acceptance and use of new technologies. This study utilizes a large sample (N = 10,339) to depict the existence and extent of self-reported knowledge of these neurotechnologies and to examine knowledge disparities between respondents. Results show that most respondents self-reported at least some knowledge of ultrasound and electroencephalography (EEG), but limited knowledge of BCIs. Prior use, being a healthcare professional, and health literacy increased the odds of self-reporting some knowledge. Also gender and age disparities exist. These findings may help identify uninformed groups in society and enhance information campaigns.
随着神经技术的进步及其在医学治疗及其他领域的应用，了解公众对这类技术的认知以及自我报告知识方面可能存在的差异非常重要，因为已知知识会影响新技术的接受和使用。本研究采用大样本（N = 10339）来描述这些神经技术自我报告知识的存在情况和程度，并检验受访者之间的知识差异。结果表明，大多数受访者自我报告至少对超声和脑电图（EEG）有一定了解，但对脑机接口（BCI）的了解有限。先前的使用经历、身为医疗保健专业人员以及健康素养提高了自我报告有一定知识的几率。此外，还存在性别和年龄差异。这些发现可能有助于识别社会中信息不足的群体，并加强宣传活动。
