ChatGPT's role in alleviating anxiety in total knee arthroplasty consent process: a randomized controlled trial pilot study.

IF 12.5 2区医学 Q1 SURGERY

International journal of surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1097/JS9.0000000000002223

Wenyi Gan, Jianfeng Ouyang, Guorong She, Zhaowen Xue, Lingxuan Zhu, Anqi Lin, Weiming Mou, Aimin Jiang, Chang Qi, Quan Cheng, Peng Luo, Hua Li, Xiaofei Zheng

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Abstract

Background: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT have expanded possibilities for patient education, yet its impact on perioperative anxiety in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients remains unexplored.

Methods: In this single-blind, randomized controlled pilot study from April to July 2023, 60 patients were randomly allocated using sealed envelopes to either ChatGPT-assisted or traditional surgeon-led informed consent groups. In the ChatGPT group, physicians used ChatGPT 4.0 to provide standardized, comprehensive responses to patient queries during the consent process, while maintaining their role in interpreting and contextualizing the information. Outcomes were measured using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS), Perioperative Apprehension Scale-7 (PAS-7), Visual Analogue Scales for Anxiety and Pain (VAS-A, VAS-P), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and satisfaction questionnaires.

Results: Of 55 patients completing the study, the ChatGPT group showed significantly lower anxiety scores after informed consent (HADS-A: 10.48 ± 3.84 vs 12.75 ± 4.12, P = .04, Power = .67; PAS-7: 12.44 ± 3.70 vs 14.64 ± 2.11, P = .01, Power = .85; VAS-A: 5.40 ± 1.89 vs 6.71 ± 2.27, P = .02, Power = .75) and on the fifth postoperative day (HADS-A: 8.33 ± 3.20 vs 10.71 ± 3.83, P = .01, Power = .79; VAS-A: 3.41 ± 1.58 vs 4.64 ± 1.70, P = .008, Power = .85). The ChatGPT group also reported higher satisfaction with preoperative education (4.22 ± 0.51 vs 3.43 ± 0.84, P <.001, Power = .99) and overall hospitalization experience (4.11 ± 0.65 vs 3.46 ± 0.69, P = .001, Power = .97). No significant differences were found in depression scores, knee function, or pain levels.

Conclusions: ChatGPT-assisted informed consent effectively reduced perioperative anxiety and improved patient satisfaction in TKA patients. While these preliminary findings are promising, larger studies are needed to validate these results and explore broader applications of AI in preoperative patient education.

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ChatGPT在全膝关节置换术同意过程中缓解焦虑的作用：一项随机对照试验先导研究。

背景：ChatGPT等人工智能（AI）的最新进展扩大了患者教育的可能性，但其对全膝关节置换术（TKA）患者围手术期焦虑的影响仍未被探索。方法：在这项于2023年4月至7月进行的单盲、随机对照先导研究中，60名患者使用密封信封随机分配到chatgpt辅助组或传统外科医生主导的知情同意组。在ChatGPT组中，医生使用ChatGPT 4.0在同意过程中为患者查询提供标准化，全面的响应，同时保持他们在解释和背景信息中的作用。结果采用医院焦虑和抑郁量表（HADS）、围手术期恐惧量表-7 （PAS-7）、焦虑和疼痛视觉模拟量表（VAS-A、VAS-P）、西安大略大学和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数（WOMAC）和满意度问卷进行测量。结果：在55名完成研究的患者中，ChatGPT组在知情同意后的焦虑评分显著降低(HADS-A: 10.48±3.84 vs 12.75±4.12,P = 0.04, Power = 0.67；PAS-7: 12.44±3.70 vs 14.64±2.11,P = . 01,权力= .85;VAS-A: 5.40±1.89 vs 6.71±2.27,P = 0.02, Power = 0.75)和术后第5天(HADS-A: 8.33±3.20 vs 10.71±3.83,P = 0.01, Power = 0.79；VAS-A: 3.41±1.58 vs 4.64±1.70,P = .008,权力= .85)。ChatGPT组对术前教育的满意度也更高（4.22±0.51 vs 3.43±0.84）。结论：ChatGPT辅助知情同意有效降低了TKA患者围手术期焦虑，提高了患者满意度。虽然这些初步发现很有希望，但需要更大规模的研究来验证这些结果，并探索人工智能在术前患者教育中的更广泛应用。

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International journal of surgery SURGERY-

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17.70

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3.30%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Surgery (IJS) has a broad scope, encompassing all surgical specialties. Its primary objective is to facilitate the exchange of crucial ideas and lines of thought between and across these specialties.By doing so, the journal aims to counter the growing trend of increasing sub-specialization, which can result in "tunnel-vision" and the isolation of significant surgical advancements within specific specialties.