Artificial Intelligence Use in Daily and Professional Life among Pediatric Surgeons in India: A Roadmap for Adoption Based on Online Survey Results.

Q3 Medicine
Ankur Mandelia, Vinayak S Rengan, Alish Rajesh Mehta, Aseesh Varma Vankam, Ramesh Babu, Sumitra Kumar Biswas, Vikesh Agrawal
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Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the various domains of medicine, including pediatric surgery, where precision and timely decision-making are critical. However, the real-world integration of AI in pediatric surgery, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as India, remains underexplored. We propose a roadmap for the adoption of AI based on our survey results for Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (IAPS).

Objective: This survey aimed to evaluate the awareness, utilization, and perspectives of pediatric surgeons in India regarding AI in both professional and personal settings, as well as to identify barriers and opportunities for its integration into clinical practice.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the members of the IAPS, utilizing a structured online questionnaire. Quantitative data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests, whereas qualitative responses were thematically analyzed.

Results: A total of 74 pediatric surgeons participated in the survey. While 60.8% were somewhat familiar with AI, only 47.3% used AI in their clinical practice, primarily for diagnostic imaging (31.1%) and administrative tasks (23%). Perceived benefits included enhanced diagnostic accuracy (45.9%) and improved surgical care (37.8%), yet barriers such as data privacy (39.2%) and concerns over reliability (51.4%) were prevalent. Personal AI adoption was high (70.3%), with virtual assistants and health-tracking apps being most common. Additionally, 86.4% of respondents anticipated AI becoming integral to pediatric surgery within the next decade.

Conclusion: Despite limited clinical adoption, there is strong interest among pediatric surgeons in India for AI-focused training and integration. Addressing barriers such as ethical concerns, data privacy, and cost could catalyze AI's potential to revolutionize pediatric surgical care. Our roadmap addressing these challenges through targeted education, ethical guidelines, and better integration strategies will be essential for harnessing AI's full potential in pediatric surgery.

人工智能在印度儿科外科医生日常和专业生活中的应用:基于在线调查结果的采用路线图。
背景:人工智能(AI)正在改变医学的各个领域,包括儿科外科,其中精确和及时的决策至关重要。然而,人工智能在儿科手术中的实际整合,特别是在印度等低收入和中等收入国家,仍未得到充分探索。根据我们对印度儿科外科医生协会(IAPS)的调查结果,我们提出了采用人工智能的路线图。目的:本调查旨在评估印度儿科外科医生在专业和个人环境中对人工智能的认识、利用和观点,并确定将其融入临床实践的障碍和机会。方法:在IAPS成员中进行了横断面调查,利用结构化的在线问卷。定量数据采用描述性统计和卡方检验进行分析,而定性反应采用主题分析。结果:共有74名儿科外科医生参与调查。虽然60.8%的人对人工智能有所了解,但只有47.3%的人在临床实践中使用人工智能,主要用于诊断成像(31.1%)和管理任务(23%)。感知到的好处包括提高诊断准确性(45.9%)和改善手术护理(37.8%),但数据隐私(39.2%)和对可靠性的担忧(51.4%)等障碍普遍存在。个人人工智能的采用率很高(70.3%),其中虚拟助手和健康跟踪应用程序最常见。此外,86.4%的受访者预计人工智能将在未来十年内成为儿科手术不可或缺的一部分。结论:尽管临床应用有限,但印度儿科外科医生对以人工智能为重点的培训和整合有浓厚的兴趣。解决伦理问题、数据隐私和成本等障碍,可以促进人工智能革新儿科外科护理的潜力。我们通过有针对性的教育、道德准则和更好的整合战略来应对这些挑战的路线图,对于充分利用人工智能在儿科手术中的潜力至关重要。
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
CiteScore
0.80
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发文量
148
审稿时长
30 weeks
期刊介绍: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons is the official organ of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. The journal started its journey in October 1995 under the Editor-in-Chief Prof. Subir K Chatterjee. An advisory board was formed with well-versed internationally reputed senior members of our society like Late Prof. R K Gandhi, Prof. I C Pathak, Prof. P Upadhyay, Prof. T Dorairajan and many more. since then the journal is published quarterly uninterrupted. The journal publishes original articles, case reports, review articles and technical innovations. Special issues on different subjects are published every year. There have been several contributions from overseas experts.
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