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Background <p>The advancing digitalization and use of artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly transforming medicine by improving diagnostics, personalizing treatments, and optimizing hospital operations. In ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, this is evidenced by objective comparisons of pre- and postoperative conditions and support in detecting conditions like chronic sinusitis. Despite these advances, ethical and data privacy concerns remain, which are addressed in this study through a&#xa0;survey of ENT patients.</p> Objectives <p>The objective of this study was to assess patients’ perceptions and concerns regarding the use of AI in ENT. It aimed to determine what benefits and risks patients perceive and how important ethical guidelines and data privacy are to them.</p> Materials and methods <p>A&#xa0;questionnaire with 11&#xa0;questions was developed, covering aspects such as age, gender, educational level, smartphone usage, and knowledge of AI systems. The survey was distributed to patients at the ENT University Hospital Tübingen and SLK Kliniken Heilbronn, both in Germany, over a&#xa0;period of 3&#xa0;weeks.</p> Results <p>The survey of 309 patients revealed that 47% had concerns about inaccurate diagnoses, and 46% were worried about the lack of human interaction when using AI in medicine. Additionally, 35% expressed concerns about the confidentiality of medical information, while 33% raised privacy concerns. Only 2% of participants had no concerns. Most (67%) of the patients considered adherence to ethical guidelines important or fundamental.</p> Discussion <p>The results highlight a&#xa0;growing interest in the benefits of AI in medicine, particularly in terms of more accurate diagnoses and treatments. However, there are significant concerns regarding privacy, confidentiality, and the reduction of human interaction. These factors are crucial for the acceptance and successful integration of AI. Moreover, there is a&#xa0;clear need for better education and communication about AI systems and their ethical frameworks in medical practice.</p>

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KI-Systeme in der HNO-Heilkunde aus Patientensicht

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    2025年1月16日

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  • Lukas Sebastian Fiedler,
  • Sven Becker,
  • Tobias Meyer,
  • Burkard M. Lippert

摘要

Background

The advancing digitalization and use of artificial intelligence (AI) are significantly transforming medicine by improving diagnostics, personalizing treatments, and optimizing hospital operations. In ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, this is evidenced by objective comparisons of pre- and postoperative conditions and support in detecting conditions like chronic sinusitis. Despite these advances, ethical and data privacy concerns remain, which are addressed in this study through a survey of ENT patients.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to assess patients’ perceptions and concerns regarding the use of AI in ENT. It aimed to determine what benefits and risks patients perceive and how important ethical guidelines and data privacy are to them.

Materials and methods

A questionnaire with 11 questions was developed, covering aspects such as age, gender, educational level, smartphone usage, and knowledge of AI systems. The survey was distributed to patients at the ENT University Hospital Tübingen and SLK Kliniken Heilbronn, both in Germany, over a period of 3 weeks.

Results

The survey of 309 patients revealed that 47% had concerns about inaccurate diagnoses, and 46% were worried about the lack of human interaction when using AI in medicine. Additionally, 35% expressed concerns about the confidentiality of medical information, while 33% raised privacy concerns. Only 2% of participants had no concerns. Most (67%) of the patients considered adherence to ethical guidelines important or fundamental.

Discussion

The results highlight a growing interest in the benefits of AI in medicine, particularly in terms of more accurate diagnoses and treatments. However, there are significant concerns regarding privacy, confidentiality, and the reduction of human interaction. These factors are crucial for the acceptance and successful integration of AI. Moreover, there is a clear need for better education and communication about AI systems and their ethical frameworks in medical practice.