Generative artificial intelligence in physiotherapy education: great potential amidst challenges- a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) has significantly impacted education at all levels, including health professional education. Understanding students' experiences is essential to enhancing AI literacy, adapting education to GAI, and implementing GAI technology. Therefore, the aim was to explore physiotherapy students' experiences of and thoughts on GAI in their education, and its potential implications for their future careers in healthcare.

Methods

Qualitative descriptive design. Focus groups were conducted, using a semi-structured interview guide, at the Physiotherapy program at Linköping University, Sweden, from March to April 2024. The 15 students were organized into three focus groups, one for each education year. The data was analyzed using inductive

SUBMITTER: Lindback Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature