Generational Health Professional Perceptions About Artificial Intelligence Impact on Clinical Work

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Medical Informatics
• Workforce Development

Background:

• Growing evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery.
• Limited research on AI's impact on the health workforce.
• Absence of studies on generational perceptions of AI in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate generational perceptions of AI's impact on clinical jobs.
• To identify differences in how various age groups view AI in the healthcare workforce.
• To inform workforce planning for AI integration.

Main Methods:

• Survey distributed to assess perceptions of AI's impact on clinical roles.
• Analysis of responses to identify generational trends and differences.
• Focus on Gen Z, Millennials, and other relevant cohorts.

Main Results:

• Significant generational differences observed in AI perception.
• Gen Z and Millennials more likely to believe AI enhances clinical decision-making and task efficiency.
• Younger generations express greater concern about AI-induced unemployment in healthcare professions.

Conclusions:

• Generational perspectives on AI in healthcare are not uniform.
• Workforce planners must consider age-related differences for effective AI adoption strategies.
• Addressing generational concerns is crucial for managing AI's integration into the health workforce.