Attitudes toward artificial intelligence and robots in healthcare in the general population: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growth of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic solutions in healthcare is accompanied by high expectations for improved efficiency and quality of services. However, the use of such technologies can be a source of anxiety for patients whose expectations and experiences with such technology differ from medical staff's. This study assessed attitudes toward AI and robots in delivering health services and performing various tasks in medicine and related fields in Polish society.

Methods

50 semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted with participants of diversified socio-demographic profiles. The interviewees were initially recruited for the interviews in a convenience sample; then, the process was continued using the snowballing technique. The

SUBMITTER: Smola P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808042 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature