The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare

Introduction: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed healthcare, offering potential in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in gastroenterology. Understanding physicians' attitudes towards AI in gastroenterology, especially in Saudi Arabia, is crucial. This stu...

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Main Authors: Rania Hisham Elfaham, Saud Abdulaziz Alnaaim, Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul, Shireen Hisham Elfaham, Ghada Abdulrahman Alharbi, Waleed Ali Alshehri, Faisal Ali Almahyawi, Nawaf Meshal Aljadani, Razan Imad Bahkali, Arwa Alaa Eldeen Elbahaie, Ola Emad Shakrah, Mariam Aqeel Alzubaidi, Waleed Mohammed Alshehri, Essa Sultan Alsultan, Aghnar Thabet Adam Alzahrani
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author Rania Hisham Elfaham
Saud Abdulaziz Alnaaim
Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul
Shireen Hisham Elfaham
Ghada Abdulrahman Alharbi
Waleed Ali Alshehri
Faisal Ali Almahyawi
Nawaf Meshal Aljadani
Razan Imad Bahkali
Arwa Alaa Eldeen Elbahaie
Ola Emad Shakrah
Mariam Aqeel Alzubaidi
Waleed Mohammed Alshehri
Essa Sultan Alsultan
Aghnar Thabet Adam Alzahrani
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Saud Abdulaziz Alnaaim
Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul
Shireen Hisham Elfaham
Ghada Abdulrahman Alharbi
Waleed Ali Alshehri
Faisal Ali Almahyawi
Nawaf Meshal Aljadani
Razan Imad Bahkali
Arwa Alaa Eldeen Elbahaie
Ola Emad Shakrah
Mariam Aqeel Alzubaidi
Waleed Mohammed Alshehri
Essa Sultan Alsultan
Aghnar Thabet Adam Alzahrani
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description Introduction: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed healthcare, offering potential in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in gastroenterology. Understanding physicians' attitudes towards AI in gastroenterology, especially in Saudi Arabia, is crucial. This study aims to assess Saudi physicians' awareness, acceptance, and expectations of AI in gastroenterology healthcare, informing strategies for successful integration and improved patient care. Methodology: This cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia, aimed to explore an in-depth exploration of Physicians' apprehension and outlook towards AI among gastroenterology healthcare professionals. A questionnaire was developed, validated, and administered to a sample of 612 participants from various specialties across the Kingdom. Data collection spanned three months using convenience sampling. Statistical analysis included descriptive and inferential methods, with ethical considerations ensuring participant confidentiality and informed consent. Result: The survey of 612 respondents examined response rates regarding socio-demographic factors, AI adaptation, familiarity with AI tools, perceptions, concerns, and expectations in gastroenterology healthcare. Statistically significant findings included the potential impact of gender (p ​= ​0.052), nationality (p ​= ​0.051), age (p ​= ​0.049), region (p ​= ​0.044), specialty (p ​= ​0.033), years of practice (p ​= ​0.039), and work sector (p ​= ​0.036) on response rates. Similarly, adaptation to AI (p ​= ​0.035), familiarity with AI tools (p ​= ​0.034), perceptions about AI replacing human doctors (p ​= ​0.034), concerns about AI implementation (p ​≤ ​0.05), and expectations of physicians' roles in AI-driven gastroenterology healthcare (p ​≤ ​0.05) significantly influenced response rates. These results underscore the multifaceted factors shaping engagement with AI in gastroenterology healthcare surveys, highlighting avenues for further exploration and analysis. Conclusion: The study investigates clinicians' knowledge, attitudes, expectations, and acceptance of AI in gastroenterology healthcare, providing insights into factors influencing engagement with AI, contributing significantly to understanding the complex dynamics surrounding AI in healthcare.
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spelling doaj-art-5bc9456f02c94debb1c5b02481bcecc12025-08-20T03:42:22ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Gastroenterology & Endoscopy2949-75232025-10-013421122010.1016/j.gande.2025.05.001The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcareRania Hisham Elfaham0Saud Abdulaziz Alnaaim1Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul2Shireen Hisham Elfaham3Ghada Abdulrahman Alharbi4Waleed Ali Alshehri5Faisal Ali Almahyawi6Nawaf Meshal Aljadani7Razan Imad Bahkali8Arwa Alaa Eldeen Elbahaie9Ola Emad Shakrah10Mariam Aqeel Alzubaidi11Waleed Mohammed Alshehri12Essa Sultan Alsultan13Aghnar Thabet Adam Alzahrani14Department of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College of Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine King Faisal University., Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author. Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Department of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College of Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pediatrics, King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College of Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College of Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College of Medical Studies, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Ohud Hospital, Madinah, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine King Faisal University., Al-Ahsa, Saudi ArabiaCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaIntroduction: Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have transformed healthcare, offering potential in diagnosis, treatment, and patient management in gastroenterology. Understanding physicians' attitudes towards AI in gastroenterology, especially in Saudi Arabia, is crucial. This study aims to assess Saudi physicians' awareness, acceptance, and expectations of AI in gastroenterology healthcare, informing strategies for successful integration and improved patient care. Methodology: This cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia, aimed to explore an in-depth exploration of Physicians' apprehension and outlook towards AI among gastroenterology healthcare professionals. A questionnaire was developed, validated, and administered to a sample of 612 participants from various specialties across the Kingdom. Data collection spanned three months using convenience sampling. Statistical analysis included descriptive and inferential methods, with ethical considerations ensuring participant confidentiality and informed consent. Result: The survey of 612 respondents examined response rates regarding socio-demographic factors, AI adaptation, familiarity with AI tools, perceptions, concerns, and expectations in gastroenterology healthcare. Statistically significant findings included the potential impact of gender (p ​= ​0.052), nationality (p ​= ​0.051), age (p ​= ​0.049), region (p ​= ​0.044), specialty (p ​= ​0.033), years of practice (p ​= ​0.039), and work sector (p ​= ​0.036) on response rates. Similarly, adaptation to AI (p ​= ​0.035), familiarity with AI tools (p ​= ​0.034), perceptions about AI replacing human doctors (p ​= ​0.034), concerns about AI implementation (p ​≤ ​0.05), and expectations of physicians' roles in AI-driven gastroenterology healthcare (p ​≤ ​0.05) significantly influenced response rates. These results underscore the multifaceted factors shaping engagement with AI in gastroenterology healthcare surveys, highlighting avenues for further exploration and analysis. Conclusion: The study investigates clinicians' knowledge, attitudes, expectations, and acceptance of AI in gastroenterology healthcare, providing insights into factors influencing engagement with AI, contributing significantly to understanding the complex dynamics surrounding AI in healthcare.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294975232500055XGastroenterologyEndoscopyArtificial intelligenceKnowledgeAttitudesHealth care
spellingShingle Rania Hisham Elfaham
Saud Abdulaziz Alnaaim
Muazzam Sheriff Maqbul
Shireen Hisham Elfaham
Ghada Abdulrahman Alharbi
Waleed Ali Alshehri
Faisal Ali Almahyawi
Nawaf Meshal Aljadani
Razan Imad Bahkali
Arwa Alaa Eldeen Elbahaie
Ola Emad Shakrah
Mariam Aqeel Alzubaidi
Waleed Mohammed Alshehri
Essa Sultan Alsultan
Aghnar Thabet Adam Alzahrani
The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
Gastroenterology
Endoscopy
Artificial intelligence
Knowledge
Attitudes
Health care
title The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
title_full The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
title_fullStr The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
title_full_unstemmed The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
title_short The Human-AI Frontier: An in-depth exploration of physicians' apprehension and Outlook Towards Artificial Intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
title_sort human ai frontier an in depth exploration of physicians apprehension and outlook towards artificial intelligence in gastroenterology healthcare
topic Gastroenterology
Endoscopy
Artificial intelligence
Knowledge
Attitudes
Health care
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294975232500055X
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