Engaging children and young people on the potential role of artificial intelligence in medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is increasing interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application to medicine. Perceptions of AI are less well-known, notably amongst children and young people (CYP). This workshop investigates attitudes towards AI and its future applications in medicine and healthcare at a specialised paediatric hospital using practical design scenarios.

Method

Twenty-one members of a Young Persons Advisory Group for research contributed to an engagement workshop to ascertain potential opportunities, apprehensions, and priorities.

Results

When presented as a selection of practical design scenarios, we found that CYP were more open to some applications of AI in healthcare than others. Human-centeredness, governance and trust emerged as early themes, with em

SUBMITTER: Visram S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9937917 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature