Attitudes of nurses toward artificial intelligence: A multicenter comparison

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Technology
• Nursing Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Background:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, necessitating positive healthcare professional attitudes for successful integration.
• Understanding nurses' perceptions of AI is crucial for its effective implementation in healthcare services.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare attitudes of nurses towards artificial intelligence (AI) across different provinces in eastern Turkey.
• To investigate factors influencing nurses' perceptions of AI in a healthcare setting.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 737 nurses from three state hospitals in Muş, Bingöl, and Adıyaman provinces.
• Data collected using an Introductory Information Form and the General Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence Scale (GAAIS).
• Statistical analysis included ANOVA and multiple regression to compare attitudes and identify influencing factors.

Main Results:

• Nurses demonstrated highly positive attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI).
• Significant differences in both positive and negative AI attitudes were observed between the provinces (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively).
• Demographic characteristics significantly influenced nurses' attitudes towards AI.

Conclusions:

• Nurses generally hold positive attitudes towards AI technologies, despite inter-provincial variations.
• A majority of nurses continue to utilize AI, anticipating its future role in replacing human functions.
• Further longitudinal research is recommended to explore factors affecting AI attitudes in nursing.