Concerns About AI Adoption Among Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia
Author Information
Author(s): Alsaedi Abdulaziz R., Alneami Nada, Almajnoni Fahad, Alamri Ohoud, Aljohni Khulud, Alrwaily Maha K., Eid Meshal, Budayr Abdulaziz, Alrehaili Maram A., Alghamdi Marha M., Almutairi Eqab D., Eid Mohammed H.
Primary Institution: Medical Services, National Guard Health Affairs, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
What are the concerns surrounding the adoption of AI among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia?
Conclusion
Healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia have significant concerns about AI adoption, particularly regarding data management and the impact on clinical decision-making.
Supporting Evidence
- High AI awareness scores were reported with a mean of 3.96.
- Data management-related worries were the top concern with a mean of 3.78.
- Healthcare provider-related worries scored a mean of 3.71.
- Concerns about regulation and ethics scored a mean of 3.67.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses in Saudi Arabia are worried about using AI in healthcare because they fear it might lead to mistakes and job losses.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using stratified convenience sampling and a validated questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have occurred due to the voluntary nature of participation.
Limitations
The convenience sampling method limits the generalizability of findings to the broader health workforce in Saudi Arabia.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were female (52.5%), Saudi (89.2%), and employed by the Ministry of Health (77.1%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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