The Blurred Thresholds of AI-Use Disclosure: Health Professions Education Journal Editors' Expectations of Necessity and Sufficiency.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Generative AI is a powerful resource for health professions education (HPE) researchers publishing their work. However, questions remain about its use and guidance about disclosure is inconsistent. This study explores journal editors' experiences and expectations of AI-use disclosure, to assist journals to clarify expectations and authors to satisfy them.

Methods

In this descriptive qualitative study, editors were interviewed between January 6, 2025, and May 7, 2025 using Zoom. Eligible participants were identified through journal webpages and snowball sampling. A purposive sampling strategy prioritized HPE journals and included a limited sample of general medical journals to explore transferability. Data collection and thematic analysis proceeded iteratively.

SUBMITTER: Lingard L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716256 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature