Patients Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in a Deep Learning-Assisted Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Event: A Real-World Assessment.

Journal: Journal of diabetes science and technology
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Abstract

During an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diabetic retinopathy screening event, we performed a survey on patients´ perceptions on AI. Respondents were individuals with diabetes, mostly followed in primary healthcare with a low education level. While 49.6% of participants said they knew what AI was, only 14% reported good or expert knowledge of AI. The vast majority reported positive feelings towards AI in healthcare. We highlight the importance of understanding patients´ views regarding AI in health in a real-life situation and emphasize the importance of digital education.

Authors

  • Fernando Korn Malerbi
    Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Departamento de Oftalmologia e Ciências Visuais, - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.
  • Beatriz Mezzomo Ventura
    Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, Brazil.
  • Mariana Fischer
    Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Blumenau, Brazil.
  • Fernando Marcondes Penha
    Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.