Perspectives on the use of artificial intelligence in Japan: a focus group interview study of healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is accelerating, raising important questions regarding its implications for clinical practice and the roles of healthcare providers (HCPs). Despite significant technical advances, strategies for engaging frontline stakeholders in developing and implementing medical AI remain underexplored. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to understand the views and perspectives of stakeholders regarding the use of AI in healthcare.

Methods

We examined the perspectives of 37 healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, and allied HCPs) in Japan through a series of focus group interviews conducted in 2022. Participants discussed three clinical scenarios involving AI technologies for lung cancer detection, voice

SUBMITTER: Kogetsu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12932437 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature