Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

artificial intelligence, AI, healthcare, health profession students

Abstract

The growth of AI or Artificial intelligence has been rapidly evolving in the 21st century. It has been integrated into many industries to aid and improve their services and products, such as healthcare. While the use of AI in healthcare is becoming widespread, it still poses questions about its acceptability in the field. The goal of this study was to determine how health professions students view AI in the healthcare field as future healthcare workers. Additionally, the study sought to find significant differences in acceptance between courses. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with around 206 senior undergraduate health professions students in South Luzon. The study attempted to test the acceptance of students through three variables: general attitudes, perceived capability, and comfortableness. Students were generally undecided about their acceptance of AI in terms of general attitudes. Meanwhile, students found AI slightly unacceptable regarding perceived capability and comfortableness. Significant differences were found in the perceived capabilities of Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Radiologic Technology students. In terms of comfortableness, Nursing and Physical Therapy students expressed differences in acceptance. The students’ cautious optimism is due to the known benefits and drawbacks of AI, such as automation and job replacement. Moreover, the lack of AI education plays a part in the students’ results. The differences in perceived capability and comfortableness are due to different educational backgrounds and professional outlooks. Future research should explore additional factors influencing AI acceptance, such as gender, age, and experience in AI technology.

First Advisor

Gabriel Ian G. Guiao

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