AI-enabled obstetric point-of-care ultrasound as an emerging technology in low- and middle-income countries: provider and health system perspectives.
Journal:
BMC pregnancy and childbirth
Published Date:
Jul 4, 2025
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), widespread access to obstetric ultrasound is challenged by lack of trained providers, workload, and inadequate resources required for sustainability. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool for automating image acquisition and interpretation and may help overcome these barriers. This study explored stakeholders' opinions about how AI-enabled point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) might change current antenatal care (ANC) services in LMICs and identified key considerations for introduction.