From awareness to action: A nationwide survey of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology physicians' perspectives on artificial intelligence in clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice is gaining momentum globally, yet specialty-specific perspectives remain underexplored. This study aimed to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, expectations, and concerns of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology (IDCM) physicians regarding AI applications in their field.

Methods

A cross-sectional, online survey was distributed between May and June 2025 to IDCM physicians across Türkiye. The questionnaire included multiple-choice, Likert-type, and open-ended items assessing sociodemographic characteristics, AI familiarity, clinical use, and perceptions. Descriptive and inferential statistics, along with thematic analysis of qualitative responses, were employed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gulten E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature