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  • Urology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Ureteral stents are essential in urologic procedures but can cause complications like hematuria and pain.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in healthcare, but its application in managing stent-related complications is unexplored.
  • This study investigates AI's role in informing patients about potential ureteral stent complications and guiding early treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an AI-based tool for informing patients about ureteral stent complications.
  • To assess the AI tool's effectiveness in identifying the need for early additional therapy.
  • To compare patient satisfaction with AI-driven versus human-led reassurance calls.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight patients undergoing ureteral stent insertion were randomized into two groups: AI reassurance call and human reassurance call.
  • A "reassurance-call" service was implemented to provide procedural information, post-procedure care, and complication monitoring.
  • Patient satisfaction, anxiety levels, and complication management satisfaction were assessed using Likert scales, Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Main Results:

  • Patient satisfaction with the reassurance call service showed no significant difference between AI and human groups (P=.11).
  • While satisfaction with complication management was similar on Likert scales (P=.14), human calls led to significantly higher satisfaction on VAS (P=.01).
  • No significant differences were found in anxiety levels between the AI and human groups.

Conclusions:

  • This pioneering study demonstrates that AI can provide patient reassurance regarding ureteral stent complications with satisfaction levels comparable to human interaction.
  • While AI-assisted reassurance calls were satisfactory, human interaction showed a preference in managing complications.
  • Larger-scale studies are recommended to validate these initial findings and explore AI's potential in urologic patient care.