Public Perceptions, Factors, and Incentives Influencing Patient Willingness to Share Clinical Images for Artificial Intelligence-Based Healthcare Tools.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a diagnostic and decision-support tool is increasing in dermatology. The accuracy of image-based AI tools is incumbent on images in training sets, which requires patient consent for sharing. This study aims to understand individuals' willingness to share their images for AI and variables that influence willingness.

Methods

In an online survey administered via Amazon Mechanical Turk, sketches of the hand, face, and genitalia assigned to two use cases employing AI (research vs. personal medical care) were shown. Participants rated willingness to share the image on a 7-point Likert scale.

Results

Of the 1010 participants, individuals were most willing to share images of their hands (81.2%), face (70.3%), and lastly

SUBMITTER: Ly S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10613161 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature