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Investigating the relationship between attitudes toward artificial intelligence and moral sensitivity among nursing
Neda Sheikhzakaryaee1, Mahboubeh Shali2, Iraj Bagheri Saveh1
1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran.
BMC Nursing
|July 18, 2026
Summary
Nursing students show a weak positive link between their views on artificial intelligence (AI) and moral sensitivity. Integrating AI ethics into nursing education can enhance ethical AI use preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Bioethics
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in healthcare, necessitating early education for nursing students.
- Understanding student attitudes towards AI and their moral sensitivity is crucial for ethical AI integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nursing students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence and their moral sensitivity.
- To inform curriculum development regarding AI ethics in nursing.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 155 nursing students from Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences.
- Data collected via demographic, moral sensitivity (MSQ), and AI attitude questionnaires.
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS-24.
Main Results:
- A majority of students (61.29%) exhibited moderate moral sensitivity.
- Most students (76.12%) held relatively favorable attitudes toward AI.
- A weak but statistically significant positive correlation (r=0.185, p=0.012) was observed between AI attitudes and moral sensitivity.
Conclusions:
- A significant, albeit weak, relationship exists between AI attitudes and moral sensitivity in nursing students.
- Integrating AI ethics education and workshops into nursing curricula is recommended to foster preparedness for ethical AI use.
- Findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the study's cross-sectional design and single-center nature.
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