Are We Ready for Video Recognition and Computer Vision in the Intensive Care Unit? A Survey

Area of Science:

• Computer Vision
• Medical Technology
• Intensive Care Medicine

Background:

• Video recording and recognition (VR) is increasingly used in healthcare for security.
• Despite feasibility studies for patient monitoring, real-time VR use in ICUs is limited, and perceptions are unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

• To understand the attitudes of healthcare providers, patients, and families regarding VR implementation in the ICU.

Main Methods:

• A 10-question survey was distributed to 233 clinicians and 50 patients/families at Mayo Clinic.
• Survey questions explored potential issues, barriers, and attitudes toward VR in the ICU.

Main Results:

• Both clinicians and patients favored VR for specific interventions, citing patient safety and diagnostic support.
• Major concerns included potential lawsuits (81% clinicians), privacy breaches (59% patients), AI job displacement (14% clinicians), and erosion of professional skills (28% clinicians).
• Barriers identified were lack of trust in AI and potential deterioration of patient-clinician rapport; patients also stressed maintaining nursing care.

Conclusions:

• The survey offers insights into the acceptance of VR cameras in critical care settings.
• It highlights key concerns and attitudes toward VR technology adoption in the ICU.