Generative AI for patient education in cancer care: A scoping review of evaluation practices and emerging trends.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Generative AI (GenAI) tools, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), are increasingly used across clinical contexts; including to support patient information needs. As these technologies become more prevalent, understanding their utilisation and evaluation in practice is critical. This scoping review aimed to map existing literature on GenAI applications in education for patients with cancer and identify trends in evaluation practices.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. PubMed and Medline databases were searched for studies published between January 2019 and November 2024. Fifty-four eligible articles were analysed for GenAI models used, treatment modalities, education contexts, prompt sources, and evaluation domains and met

SUBMITTER: Leong A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804003 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature