Enhancing ophthalmology students' awareness of retinitis pigmentosa: assessing the efficacy of ChatGPT in AI-assisted teaching of rare diseases-a quasi-experimental study.

IF 3.1 3区医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Frontiers in Medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.3389/fmed.2025.1534294

Jiamu Zeng, Kexin Sun, Peng Qin, Shulin Liu

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Abstract

Background: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare retinal dystrophy often underrepresented in ophthalmology education. Despite advancements in diagnostics and treatments like gene therapy, RP knowledge gaps persist. This study assesses the efficacy of AI-assisted teaching using ChatGPT compared to traditional methods in educating students about RP.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 142 medical students randomly assigned to control (traditional review materials) and ChatGPT groups. Both groups attended a lecture on RP and completed pre- and post-tests. Statistical analyses compared learning outcomes, review times, and response accuracy.

Results: Both groups significantly improved in post-test scores (p < 0.001), but the ChatGPT group required less review time (24.29 ± 12.62 vs. 42.54 ± 20.43 min, p < 0.0001). The ChatGPT group also performed better on complex questions regarding advanced RP treatments, demonstrating AI's potential to deliver accurate and current information efficiently.

Conclusion: ChatGPT enhances learning efficiency and comprehension of rare diseases like RP. A hybrid educational model combining AI with traditional methods can address knowledge gaps, offering a promising approach for modern medical education.

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Frontiers in Medicine Medicine-General Medicine

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5.10

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5.10%

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3710

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12 weeks

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