Patient Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Focus Group Study for Diagnostic Communication and Tool Implementation.

Journal: Journal of participatory medicine
Published Date: Jul 24, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming health care, offering potential benefits in diagnosis, treatment, and workflow efficiency. However, limited research explores patient perspectives on AI, especially in its role in diagnosis and communication. This study examines patient perceptions of various AI applications, focusing on the diagnostic process and communication.

Authors

  • Garrett Foresman
    National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
  • Joshua Biro
    National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
  • Alberta Tran
    Department of Quality and Safety, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
  • Kate MacRae
    School of Medicine, Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20057, United States, 1 5745276685.
  • Sadaf Kazi
    National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
  • Laura Schubel
    National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.
  • Adam Visconti
    School of Medicine, Georgetown University, 3700 O St NW, Washington, DC, 20057, United States, 1 5745276685.
  • William Gallagher
    School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
  • Kelly M Smith
    Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
  • Traber Giardina
    Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, United States.
  • Helen Haskell
    Mothers Against Medical Error, Columbia, SC, United States.
  • Kristen Miller
    National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare, MedStar Health Research Institute, Washington, DC, United States.

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