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Manik Sharma1, Samriti Sharma2
1DAV University Jalandhar, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. manik_sharma25@yahoo.com.
Annals of Biomedical Engineering
|April 11, 2023
Summary
This study explores how ChatGPT, an AI tool, can improve maritime healthcare for seafarers facing access challenges during long voyages. AI-powered services offer personalized, prompt health support, revolutionizing seafarer well-being at sea.
Area of Science:
- Maritime Health
- Artificial Intelligence Applications
- Telemedicine
Background:
- The maritime industry faces unique healthcare challenges for seafarers due to prolonged voyages and limited access to quality medical services.
- Current healthcare provisions for mariners are often inadequate, impacting their overall health and well-being.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a potential solution to bridge these healthcare gaps.
Discussion:
- This descriptive study investigates the application of ChatGPT, a sophisticated AI language model, in delivering healthcare amenities to seafarers.
- ChatGPT's conversational abilities and extensive knowledge base can facilitate virtual consultations and health data analysis.
- The integration of AI, specifically ChatGPT, can enhance the delivery of personalized and timely healthcare services to maritime professionals.
Key Insights:
- ChatGPT can serve as a valuable tool for providing accessible and immediate healthcare support to seafarers, regardless of their location.
- AI-powered virtual consultations can improve the analysis of health data, leading to better health outcomes for mariners.
- The implementation of ChatGPT in maritime healthcare promises to significantly boost seafarer health and welfare.
Outlook:
- Further research is needed to address the challenges associated with integrating AI into maritime healthcare systems.
- Exploring the full potential of AI technologies can lead to transformative changes in how seafarers receive medical care.
- The adoption of ChatGPT and similar AI tools could set a new standard for healthcare delivery in the maritime sector.
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