Exploring factors influencing user perspective of ChatGPT as a technology that assists in healthcare decision making: A cross sectional survey study

  • 0Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Summary

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Users perceive ChatGPT differently for health queries versus general use. For healthcare, competence and trustworthiness are key, while general use considers security and benefits.

Area Of Science

  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Digital Health

Background

  • The integration of advanced AI tools like ChatGPT into healthcare decision-making presents both opportunities and risks.
  • AI effectiveness is contingent on data quality, posing challenges for accurate health information dissemination.
  • User perception of AI's reliability and safety is crucial for adoption in sensitive domains like healthcare.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To assess user perceptions of ChatGPT, focusing on those utilizing it for health-related queries.
  • To investigate factors influencing reliance on ChatGPT for health decisions, including competence, reliability, transparency, trustworthiness, security, and persuasiveness.
  • To compare user expectations of ChatGPT in healthcare versus non-healthcare contexts.

Main Methods

  • A web-based survey distributed to U.S. adults who use ChatGPT monthly.
  • Bayesian Linear Regression analysis to determine ChatGPT's aid in informed decision-making.
  • Content analysis with thematic coding for qualitative data on user opinions.

Main Results

  • In healthcare, perceived competence and trustworthiness were the most critical factors for effective ChatGPT use ('Competent + Trustworthy + ChatGPT for healthcare queries').
  • Non-healthcare contexts showed a broader range of influential factors, including trustworthiness, security, perceived benefits, satisfaction, willingness to decide, intent to use, and persuasiveness.
  • A significant difference in user expectations and requirements for AI systems was observed based on the application context.

Conclusions

  • User expectations for AI tools like ChatGPT diverge significantly between healthcare and non-healthcare applications.
  • Perceived competence and trustworthiness are paramount for AI adoption in health decision-making.
  • A balanced approach harmonizing technological advancement with user readiness is essential for responsible AI integration.

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