German surgeons' perspective on the application of artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming clinical decision-making (CDM). This application of AI should be a conscious choice to avoid technological determinism. The surgeons' perspective is needed to guide further implementation.

Methods

We conducted an online survey among German surgeons, focusing on digitalization and AI in CDM, specifically for acute abdominal pain (AAP). The survey included Likert items and scales.

Results

We analyzed 263 responses. Seventy-one percentage of participants were male, with a median age of 49 years (IQR 41-57). Seventy-three percentage of participants carried out a senior role, with a median of 22 years of work experience (IQR 13-28). AI in CDM was seen as helpful for workload management (48%) but not for preventing unnece

SUBMITTER: Henn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12055908 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature