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Search for medical information for chronic rhinosinusitis through an artificial intelligence ChatBot
Arsany Yassa1, Olivia Ayad2,3,4, David Avery Cohen5
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark New Jersey USA.
Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
|September 11, 2024
Summary
ChatGPT offers generally reliable information on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), but accuracy may vary. Patients and clinicians should use AI-generated medical advice cautiously, cross-referencing with established guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Medical Information Dissemination
- Patient Education Technology
Background:
- The proliferation of health misinformation online necessitates reliable sources for patient information.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly explored for their potential in healthcare.
- Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common condition requiring accessible and accurate patient guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy and readability of ChatGPT-generated information on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
- To assess ChatGPT's effectiveness in providing details on CRS definition, prevalence, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
- To compare AI-generated content against established clinical guidelines for CRS management.
Main Methods:
- Six distinct queries regarding CRS were inputted into ChatGPT.
- Answers were evaluated against the International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology guidelines for Rhinosinusitis.
- Readability metrics (Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level) and passive voice usage were analyzed using ANOVA and trend analysis.
Main Results:
- ChatGPT's responses for CRS were largely consistent with existing medical literature, despite minor discrepancies.
- Readability scores indicated a Flesch Reading Ease of 40.42% and a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 12.13 across all categories.
- ANOVA revealed no statistically significant differences in readability across different CRS information categories (p > 0.05).
Conclusions:
- ChatGPT demonstrates potential as a tool for patients and healthcare providers to access medical information on CRS.
- Users should exercise caution, as AI-generated information may not always align perfectly with clinical guidelines or be suitable for all educational levels.
- Further validation is needed to ensure the consistent accuracy and appropriateness of AI-generated medical content.
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