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Published on: March 8, 2022
Evaluating the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT responses in the context of cochlear implantation
Ergin Eroğlu1, Erim Pamuk1, Munir Demir Bajin2
1Department of Otolaryngology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Background:
The use of ChatGPT in the field of otolaryngology is increasing; however, there are not enough studies related to cochlear implants.
Aim/Objectives:
To assess the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT (GPT-4o) responses to questions about cochlear implantation, evaluating its potential role in patient education.
Material And Methods:
A total of 104 questions across five categories (basic, preoperative, surgical, postoperative care, postoperative expectations) were selected from reliable online sources. Each was posed twice to ChatGPT-4o in separate sessions. Responses were graded by two reviewers for accuracy (comprehensive/correct, partially correct, misleading, or incorrect/irrelevant). Reproducibility was assessed based on consistency across sessions. Discrepancies were resolved by a third expert reviewer.
Results:
Of 104 responses, 84.6% were correct, 5.8% partially correct, 6.7% misleading, and 2.9% incorrect. Reproducibility was 88.4% overall and 100% in the surgery category. No significant differences were found between question categories for accuracy (p = 0.829) or reproducibility (p = 0.348).
Conclusion And Significance:
ChatGPT provided highly accurate and reproducible responses to cochlear implant-related questions, supporting its use as an educational tool. Nonetheless, expert review remains essential for complex or critical topics.
