Comprehensive Summary
This research, presented by Pare et. al examined the intentions of nurses towards the use of AI and beliefs about its practice within the healthcare system. A cross sectional survey was administered online between October 2023 to February 2024 to a random sample of 3,000 registered nurses in Québec, Canada, 307 of which were actually used as data points for analysis. The non-users of AI were a majority with 280 self-identified as such while the remaining 27 attested to AI use. Belief and trust in AI and it’s capabilities were found to be important predictors of intention with p-values less than P < 0.001 for both, indicating statistical significance. Pare et. al acknowledged the lack of geographical diversity and the low response rate (~10%) which risks self selection bias within the study.
Outcomes and Implications
AI has become such an integral part of structural institutions that its use in healthcare is likely and positive when used with the right intent and knowledge. Nurses are a cornerstone of healthcare and thus their intent is just as important as the doctor’s given that they are a direct point of contact with patients at most times. Not only that, AI literacy and advocacy for its implementation among more hesitant counterparts, could revolutionize the medical industry and provide much faster, effective methods for patient treatments.