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Perceptions of Surgeons in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence.

Dawan J Hawezy1

  • 1Surgery, Faculty of General Medicine, Koya University, Koya, IRQ.

Cureus
|July 22, 2024

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is transforming patient care and surgical practices. Most surgeons in Kurdistan believe AI benefits patients, though some have reservations, with general surgeons showing more openness to its integration.

Keywords:
artificial intelligencegeneral surgeryperceptionsurgeonsurvey

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Surgical Technology
  • Healthcare Innovation

Background:

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare, impacting areas from robotic surgery to patient symptom analysis.
  • AI empowers patients with better health understanding and informed decision-making, enhancing quality of life.
  • The transformative potential of AI in healthcare delivery is significant and widespread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate surgeon attitudes and perceptions towards AI in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
  • To explore the perceived benefits and potential drawbacks of AI in surgical practice.
  • To identify differences in AI acceptance among various surgical specialties.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed via social media to surgeons in the Kurdistan region.
  • Data from 316 surgeon respondents were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics.
  • The survey focused on perceptions of AI's impact on patient care, education, and complication prediction.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of surgeons (316 respondents) perceived AI as beneficial for patients.
  • Over half of respondents believed AI would impact surgical education, and half anticipated its effect on complication prediction.
  • A notable portion of surgeons expressed reservations about AI adoption on principle.

Conclusions:

  • This study represents the first investigation into surgeon perceptions of AI in the Kurdistan region.
  • Respondents generally acknowledged and appreciated the utility of AI in their professional practice.
  • General surgeons demonstrated a higher willingness to integrate AI into daily practice compared to other surgical specialties.