Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine among Undergraduate Medical Students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
N. Thamarai Selvi, N. Sundhar Rajan, D.H. Gopalan and K. Sunitha
Page: 519-525 | Received 25 Jul 2024, Published online: 28 Aug 2024
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Abstract
In our journey through the 21st century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, reshaping how we live, work, and interact. Role of AI in medicine has gained popularity recently and is increasing globally. As doctors we need to update ourselves in this ever‐evolving and competitive world. However, developing countries like India are still lagging in education, research and implementation of AI in general as well as in healthcare. There is a necessity that AI to be implemented in healthcare system which may be incredibly beneficial for humans and giving value addition to the community. The aim of this study is to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine among undergraduate medical students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. We conducted a cross‐sectional study using an online questionnaire based survey and questions were based on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of AI in medicine. A sample of 510 medical students were selected based on stratified random sampling. Binominal Logistic regression analysis was done for comparison of variables and p<0.05 was considered significant. Out of 510 medical students, 63.3 % were females and 36.7 % were males. Regarding Educational Status, 18.6 % were I MBBS students, 19.2 % were II MBBS students, 24.5% belonged to III MBBS, 16.5 % were from IV MBBS and 21.2 % were CRMI. With binominal logistic regression analysis test, statistically significant values were seen between the following variables. Females have 1.557 times good Knowledge and 0.620 times Positive Attitude compared to Males. Regarding Educational Status, III and IV MBBS students have 1630 and 1.904 times Positive Attitude compared to I MBBS students and II MBBS, III MBBS and IV MBBS students have 2.225, 2.128 and 1.118 times Good Practice compared to I MBBS students. Medical Students in this Institution have considerably Poor knowledge and Poor Practice regarding the role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. However, they acknowledge the importance of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare system and have a Positive Attitude towards AI. Most of the students feel it will be really useful to include AI in Medical Curriculum. It can be suggested that from the study, since AI is an upcoming and flourishing technology in healthcare, it would be very useful to include a Module or Elective Course or Value‐Added Course regarding basics of Artificial Intelligence in MBBS Curriculum.
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N. Thamarai Selvi, N. Sundhar Rajan, D.H. Gopalan and K. Sunitha. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine among Undergraduate Medical Students in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.519.525
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