Artificial intelligence in rheumatology: perspectives and insights from a nationwide survey of U.S. rheumatology fellows.

IF 3.2 3区医学 Q2 RHEUMATOLOGY

Rheumatology International Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-25 DOI:10.1007/s00296-024-05737-8

Richa Purohit, Sathvik Saineni, Sweta Chalise, Reanne Mathai, Rajan Sambandam, Richard Medina-Perez, Neha Bhanusali

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing clinical practice, diagnostics, and patient care. Although AI offers potential benefits through data-driven insights and personalized treatments, challenges related to implementation, barriers, and ethical considerations necessitate further investigation. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using Qualtrics from October to December 2023 to evaluate U.S. rheumatology fellows' perspectives on AI in healthcare. The survey was disseminated via email to program directors, who forwarded it to their fellows. It included multiple-choice, Likert scale, and open-ended questions covering demographics, AI awareness, usage, and perceptions. Statistical analyses were performed using Spearman correlation and Chi-Square tests. The study received IRB approval and adhered to STROBE guidelines. The survey aimed to reach 528 U.S. rheumatology fellows. 95 fellows accessed the survey with response rate to each question varying between 85 and 95 participants. 57.6% were females, 66.3% aged 30-35, and 60.2% in their first fellowship year. There was a positive correlation between AI familiarity and confidence (Spearman's rho = 0.216, p = 0.044). Furthermore, 67.9% supported incorporating AI education into fellowship programs, with a significant relationship (p < 0.005) between AI confidence and support for AI education. Fellows recognized AI's benefits in reducing chart time (86.05%) and automating tasks (73.26%), but expressed concerns about charting errors (67.86%) and over-reliance (61.90%). Most (84.52%) disagreed with the notion of AI replacing them. Rheumatology fellows exhibit enthusiasm for AI integration yet have reservations about its implementation and ethical implications. Addressing these challenges through collaborative efforts can ensure responsible AI integration, prioritizing patient safety and ethical standards in rheumatology and beyond.

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风湿病学中的人工智能：美国风湿病学研究员全国调查的观点和见解。

人工智能（AI）有望通过加强临床实践、诊断和患者护理来彻底改变医疗保健。虽然人工智能通过数据驱动的洞察力和个性化治疗带来了潜在的好处，但与实施、障碍和伦理考虑相关的挑战也需要进一步调查。我们在 2023 年 10 月至 12 月期间使用 Qualtrics 开展了一项横断面调查，以评估美国风湿病学研究员对医疗保健领域人工智能的看法。调查通过电子邮件发给项目主任，再由他们转发给他们的研究员。调查内容包括多项选择题、李克特量表和开放式问题，涉及人口统计学、人工智能认知、使用和看法。统计分析采用斯皮尔曼相关性和齐次方检验。该研究获得了 IRB 批准，并遵循了 STROBE 指南。调查对象为 528 名美国风湿病学研究员。95名研究员参与了调查，每个问题的回复率在85到95人之间。57.6%为女性，66.3%年龄在30-35岁之间，60.2%为第一年研究员。人工智能的熟悉程度与信心之间存在正相关（Spearman's rho = 0.216，p = 0.044）。此外，67.9%的人支持将人工智能教育纳入研究金项目，两者之间存在显著关系（p

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Rheumatology International 医学-风湿病学

CiteScore

7.30

自引率

5.00%

发文量

191

审稿时长

16. months

期刊介绍： RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL is an independent journal reflecting world-wide progress in the research, diagnosis and treatment of the various rheumatic diseases. It is designed to serve researchers and clinicians in the field of rheumatology. RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL will cover all modern trends in clinical research as well as in the management of rheumatic diseases. Special emphasis will be given to public health issues related to rheumatic diseases, applying rheumatology research to clinical practice, epidemiology of rheumatic diseases, diagnostic tests for rheumatic diseases, patient reported outcomes (PROs) in rheumatology and evidence on education of rheumatology. Contributions to these topics will appear in the form of original publications, short communications, editorials, and reviews. "Letters to the editor" will be welcome as an enhancement to discussion. Basic science research, including in vitro or animal studies, is discouraged to submit, as we will only review studies on humans with an epidemological or clinical perspective. Case reports without a proper review of the literatura (Case-based Reviews) will not be published. Every effort will be made to ensure speed of publication while maintaining a high standard of contents and production. Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a statement to the effect that all human studies have been reviewed by the appropriate ethics committee and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in an appropriate version of the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki. It should also be stated clearly in the text that all persons gave their informed consent prior to their inclusion in the study. Details that might disclose the identity of the subjects under study should be omitted.