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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2024; 15(11): 1023-1035
Published online Nov 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i11.1023
Published online Nov 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i11.1023
Table 2 Participants’ questionnaire responses, n (%)
| Topical category | Response categories and data | ||||
| Perceptions towards AI | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
| AI can enhance diagnostic accuracy in pediatric orthopedic cases | 2 (2.8) | 6 (8.5) | 30 (42.3) | 25 (35.2) | 8 (11.3) |
| AI has the potential to improve treatment planning for pediatric orthopedic conditions | 1 (1.4) | 4 (5.6) | 26 (36.6) | 34 (47.9) | 6 (8.5) |
| AI integration in pediatric orthopedics can enhance surgical outcomes | 1 (1.4) | 9 (12.7) | 32 (45.1) | 23 (32.4) | 6 (8.5) |
| AI applications can save time and enhance productivity in pediatric orthopedic surgery | 2 (2.8) | 1 (1.4) | 24 (33.8) | 34 (47.9) | 10 (14.1) |
| Familiarity with AI | Not at all familiar | Slightly familiar | Moderately familiar | Very familiar | Extremely familiar |
| How familiar are you with AI in medicine? | 18 (25.4) | 26 (36.6) | 24 (33.8) | 2 (2.8) | 1 (1.4) |
| Willingness to adopt AI tools | Very unwilling | Somewhat unwilling | Neutral | Somewhat willing | Very willing |
| How willing are you to adopt AI-based tools or systems in your clinical practice, if they are proven to be safe and effective? | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 9 (12.7) | 30 (42.3) | 32 (45.1) |
| Factors affecting decision making | Not important at all | Slightly important | Moderately important | Quite important | Highly important |
| Evidence-based research supporting AI in pediatric orthopedics | 0 (0) | 4 (5.6) | 13 (18.3) | 19 (26.8) | 35 (49.3) |
| Trust in the accuracy of AI-driven diagnostics | 1 (1.4) | 6 (8.5) | 12 (16.9) | 21 (29.6) | 31 (43.7) |
| Support and training provided for AI utilization | 1 (1.4) | 0 (0) | 13 (18.3) | 18 (25.4) | 39 (54.9) |
| Protection of patient privacy and data security with AI implementation | 1 (1.4) | 2 (2.8) | 4 (5.6) | 16 (22.5) | 48 (67.6) |
| Ease of integration of AI systems into current practice | 0 (0.0) | 2 (2.8) | 13 (18.3) | 22 (31.0) | 34 (47.9) |
| Interest in learning about AI | Very uninterested | Somewhat uninterested | Neutral | Somewhat interested | Very interested |
| How interested are you in learning more about AI and how to apply them in your clinical practice? | 0 (0) | 3 (4.2) | 8 (11.3) | 24 (33.8) | 36 (50.7) |
- Citation: Alomran AK, Alomar MF, Akhdher AA, Al Qanber AR, Albik AK, Alumran A, Abdulwahab AH. Artificial intelligence awareness and perceptions among pediatric orthopedic surgeons: A cross-sectional observational study. World J Orthop 2024; 15(11): 1023-1035
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i11/1023.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i11.1023