Characterizing the Adoption and Experiences of Users of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Health Information in the United States: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a source of advanced online health information (OHI) that may be integrated into individuals' health information-seeking routines. However, concerns have been raised about its factual accuracy and impact on health outcomes. To forecast implications for medical practice and public health, more information is needed on who uses the tool, how often, and for what.

Objective

This study aims to characterize the reasons for and types of ChatGPT OHI use and describe the users most likely to engage with the platform.

Methods

In this cross-sectional survey, patients received invitations to participate via the ResearchMatch platform, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Institutes of Health. A web-based survey measured demographic characteristics,

SUBMITTER: Ayo-Ajibola O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11358651 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature