Assessing ChatGPT Responses to Patient Questions About Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Author Information
Author(s): Artioli Elena, Veronesi Francesca, Mazzotti Antonio, Brogini Silvia, Zielli Simone Ottavio, Giavaresi Gianluca, Faldini Cesare
Primary Institution: IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Bologna, Italy
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the ability of ChatGPT to provide accurate and comprehensive responses to common patient questions regarding total ankle arthroplasty.
Conclusion
ChatGPT demonstrates potential as a tool for responding to common patient questions related to total ankle arthroplasty, offering clear and mostly accurate information.
Supporting Evidence
- ChatGPT's responses were generally satisfactory, requiring minimal clarification.
- The mean DISCERN score for the responses was 51, indicating good quality.
- Responses were evaluated based on accuracy and clarity by orthopedic surgeons.
- ChatGPT's performance may improve with ongoing advancements in AI.
- Further studies are needed to evaluate its role in patient information and clinical settings.
Takeaway
ChatGPT can help answer questions about ankle surgery, making it easier for patients to understand their options.
Methodology
Ten common questions were selected by two ankle surgeons, and ChatGPT was used to answer these questions, with responses analyzed for accuracy and clarity.
Potential Biases
The evaluation of responses was subjective, relying on two independent authors to score the quality.
Limitations
The study only posed questions in English and did not assess the variability of responses based on rephrasing or different users.
Participant Demographics
The study involved responses to questions that are commonly asked by patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty.
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