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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: University Students' Perceptions and Level of Confidence

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Summary:The continuous progress of information technologies and their increasing use in the health sector has driven the integration of these technologies into the care of the population, including the progressive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Given the rapid growth of AI, legislation and scientific evidence have been accompanying developments, clarifying the place of this technology in society. The aim of this study was to determine university students' perspectives on the use of AI in healthcare, correlating them with sociodemographic characteristics. Data was collected using an original questionnaire applied in person to first-year students from four organic units at the University of Porto. 235 responses were obtained from four different Faculties, and no significant differences were found between gender, area of study or course, in terms of perspectives on the inclusion of AI in healthcare. Across the board, students view this inclusion positively, even though they trust a doctor more and do not have uniform positions regarding the system's accountability. Thus, the results of the study highlight the need to deepen the debate and training on AI in healthcare, in order to promote the conscious, critical and ethical integration of these technologies into healthcare.
Subject:Medical and Health sciences Ciências médicas e da saúde
Country:Portugal
Document type:master thesis
Access type:Restricted
Associated institution:Repositório Aberto da Universidade do Porto
Language:English
Origin:Repositório Aberto da Universidade do Porto

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