Comparison of ChatGPT and Internet Research for Clinical Research and Decision-Making in Occupational Medicine: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence is becoming a part of daily life and the medical field. Generative artificial intelligence models, such as GPT-4 and ChatGPT, are experiencing a surge in popularity due to their enhanced performance and reliability. However, the application of these models in specialized domains, such as occupational medicine, remains largely unexplored.

Objective

This study aims to assess the potential suitability of a generative large language model, such as ChatGPT, as a support tool for medical research and even clinical decisions in occupational medicine in Germany.

Methods

In this randomized controlled study, the usability of ChatGPT for medical research and clinical decision-making was investigated using a web application developed for this pu

SUBMITTER: Weuthen FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12112251 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature