Healthc Inform Res.  2024 Jul;30(3):244-252. 10.4258/hir.2024.30.3.244.

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Education: Perspectives from Pediatric Medical Educators and Residents

• Pudjiadi AH
• Alatas FS
• Faizi M
• R
• Sulistijono E
• Nency YM
• Julia M
• Baso AJA
• Hartoyo E
• Susanah S
• Wilar R
• Nugroho HW
• I
• Lubis BM
• Haris S
• Suparyatha IBG
• Amarassaphira D
• Monica E
• Ongko L

• KMID: 2558320
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2024.30.3.244

Abstract

Objectives
The use of technology has rapidly increased in the past century. Artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT) are now applied in healthcare and medical education. The purpose of this study was to assess the readiness of Indonesian teaching staff and pediatric residents for AI integration into the curriculum.
Methods
An anonymous online survey was distributed among teaching staff and pediatric residents from 15 national universities. The questionnaire consisted of two sections: demographic information and questions regarding the use of IT and AI in child health education. Responses were collected using a 5-point Likert scale: strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, and highly agree.
Results
A total of 728 pediatric residents and 196 teaching staff from 15 national universities participated in the survey. Over half of the respondents were familiar with the terms IT and AI. The majority agreed that IT and AI have simplified the process of learning theories and skills. All participants were in favor of sharing data to facilitate the development of AI and expressed readiness to incorporate IT and AI into their teaching tools.
Conclusions
The findings of our study indicate that pediatric residents and teaching staff are ready to implement AI in medical education.

Keyword

Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Curriculum, Medical Education, Health Personnel

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  Figure 1 Perceptions of reaching staff on information technology and artificial intelligencetechnology.

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  Figure 2 Perceptions of pediatric residents on information technology and artificial intelligencetechnology.

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