Adoption of artificial intelligence applications in clinical practice: Insights from a Survey of Healthcare Organizations in Lombardy, Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential in healthcare, yet its adoption is hindered by cultural, organizational, and technological barriers, and little is known about their actual use in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to explore current trends in the adoption of AI applications across healthcare organizations in Lombardy, Italy.

Methods

This is a survey study that targeted public and private healthcare organizations in Lombardy and conducted between December 2023 and February 2024, with follow-ups between May and June 2024. It included three sections with up to 22 questions: mapping of clinical AI applications, organizational governance of AI, and perceived adoption barriers.

Results

Among the 46 responding organizations,

SUBMITTER: Ardito V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12254672 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature