Generative artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education: great potential amidst challenges- a qualitative interview study.

Journal: BMC medical education
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has significantly impacted education at all levels, including health professional education. Understanding students' experiences is essential to enhancing AI literacy, adapting education to GAI, and implementing GAI technology. Therefore, the aim was to explore physiotherapy students' experiences of and thoughts on GAI in their education, and its potential implications for their future careers in healthcare.

Authors

  • Yvonne Lindbäck
    Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden. yvonne.lindback@liu.se.
  • Karin Schröder
    Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Torkel Engström
    Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Karin Valeskog
    Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Sofi Sonesson
    Unit of Physiotherapy, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.