نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
دانشیار گروه علم اطلاعات و دانش شناسی، دانشگاه پیام نور، تهران، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common in healthcare, with many experts pointing to its potential to improve diagnostics, streamline clinical tasks, and ultimately support better patient care. Physicians and residents are at the center of these changes, and their role in applying AI effectively is critical. However, simply having access to new tools isn’t enough. For clinicians today, understanding the basics of how AI functions — what it can do, and where its limits lie — is quickly becoming an essential skill rather than a bonus. With that in mind, this study looked at how familiar medical residents at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences are with AI-related concepts and tools. We surveyed 260 residents across a range of specialties, using a convenience sampling method. The questionnaire we developed focused on five key areas: knowledge of algorithms, ability to work with data, experience using AI in clinical settings, awareness of potential risks or limitations, and openness to continued learning in this area. To ensure the questionnaire was solid, we had it reviewed by experts, and internal reliability was confirmed with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.93. Of those surveyed 57.7 were men and 42.3 were women. Average scores by category were: algorithm understanding (4.05), data skills (3.98), AI tool usage (3.95), awareness of limitations (3.66), and interest in ongoing learning (3.85). Notably, residents who had previously attended AI-related training generally performed better across the board. The findings suggest that while many residents have a decent baseline understanding of AI, there’s still a gap — especially when it comes to deeper knowledge or critical awareness of its limitations. As these technologies become more embedded in everyday clinical work, it makes sense to introduce more formal training during residency. Doing so could not only help future doctors feel more confident using AI, but also ensure these tools are applied in ways that genuinely benefit patients.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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