Psychosocial Factors Affecting Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Health Care in China: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Poor quality primary health care is a major issue in China, particularly in blindness prevention. Artificial intelligence (AI) could provide early screening and accurate auxiliary diagnosis to improve primary care services and reduce unnecessary referrals, but the application of AI in medical settings is still an emerging field. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the general public's acceptance of ophthalmic AI devices, with reference to those already used in China, and the interrelated influencing factors that shape people's intention to use these devices. METHODS:We proposed a model of ophthalmic AI acceptance based on technology acceptance theories and variables from other health care-related studies. The model was verified via a 32-item questionnaire with 7-point Like

SUBMITTER: Ye T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6913088 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature