Strengthening ethics review of the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in health research: a guide for research ethics committees in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data in real-time and improve patients' diagnosis has led to a rapid growth of AI- health research in Uganda. Yet, there are no national guidelines on how to conduct AI-research in an ethical manner. Recent studies have reported that ethics committees lack resources, expertise and training to appropriately address the risks that may arise from AI health research. This study aimed to develop a guide for ethical review of the development of AI systems in health research in Uganda.

Methods

This study employed an exploratory qualitative approach between March - October 2024, involving 35 stakeholders in two public universities in Uganda. In-depth interviews were conducted with twelve members of ethics committees

SUBMITTER: Nabukenya S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12529808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature