Integrating ChatGPT as a Tool in Pharmacy Practice: A Cross-Sectional Exploration Among Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia show positive attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT, but practical use is limited by ethical concerns and lack of training. Further integration is key for advancing pharmacy practice.
Area Of Science
- Pharmacy Practice
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Digital Health
Background
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly advanced chatbots like ChatGPT, offers significant potential to enhance pharmacy practice.
- Key areas for AI integration include clinical decision-making, patient counseling, and drug information management.
- Successful adoption of AI tools hinges on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pharmacy practitioners.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists in Saudi Arabia regarding the utilization of ChatGPT.
- To identify factors influencing the adoption and application of AI tools in daily pharmacy activities.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with pharmacists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from May 2023 to July 2024.
- An online, pre-validated KAP questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics, AI knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
- Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were performed using SPSS to analyze the collected data.
Main Results
- Out of 1022 respondents, 78.7% were familiar with AI in pharmacy, and 90.1% recognized ChatGPT as an advanced AI chatbot.
- A majority (64.1%) expressed positive attitudes towards ChatGPT, yet only 24.3% reported regular use of AI tools.
- Positive attitudes and practices were significantly associated with academic/research roles and 6-10 years of experience.
Conclusions
- Despite positive attitudes, the practical implementation of ChatGPT in Saudi Arabian pharmacies is hindered by ethical concerns (64%) and a significant lack of formal training (92%).
- Addressing these barriers is crucial for the effective integration of AI into pharmacy services.
- Successful AI integration aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative for healthcare advancement.
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