Acceptability of artificial intelligence in breast screening: focus groups with the screening-eligible population in England.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preliminary studies of artificial intelligence (AI) tools developed to support breast screening demonstrate the potential to reduce radiologist burden and improve cancer detection which could lead to improved breast cancer outcomes. This study explores the public acceptability of the use of AI in breast screening from the perspective of screening-eligible women in England.

Methods

64 women in England, aged 50-70 years (eligible for breast screening) and 45-49 years (approaching eligibility), participated in 12 focus groups-8 online and 4 in person. Specific scenarios in which AI may be used in the mammogram reading process were presented. Data were analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Four themes described public perceptions of AI in brea

SUBMITTER: Gatting L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816108 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature