Perceptions of Dentists Towards Artificial Intelligence: Validation of a New Scale

Burak Buldur; Fatih Teke; Mehmet Ali Kurt; Kaan Sağtaş

doi:10.7126/cumudj.1411689

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DİŞ HEKİMLERİNİN YAPAY ZEKAYA İLİŞKİN ALGILARI: YENİ BİR ÖLÇEĞİN GELİŞTİRİLMESİ VE GEÇERLİLİĞİ

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Amaç: Yapay zekanın (yz) sağlık hizmetlerinde kullanımının etkinliğini ve verimliliğini artırmak için, sağlık profesyonellerinin ve bireylerin YZ ile ilgili algılarını anlamak çok önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı: (i) yeni bir ölçüm aracı olan YZ Algılama Ölçeği'nin (YZPS) psikometrik analizlerini geliştirmek ve yürütmek; ve (ii) YZ algılarının alt boyutlarını ve alt boyutlarını, özellikle dişhekimliği mesleğinde belirlemek ve karşılaştırmak. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmada, 543 diş hekimini içeren kesitsel ve korelasyonel bir tasarım kullanıldı. Kullanılan veri toplama araçları sosyo-demografik bir form, YZPS ve Diş Hekimliği Mesleği Algı Ölçeği'dir (DPPS). Yapı geçerliliği açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi kullanılarak değerlendirildi. Gruplar arasında YZPS puanları arasındaki farkı test etmek için çok değişkenli varyans analizi kullanıldı. Sonuçlar: YZPS, 5 noktalı Likert yanıt ölçeğinde ölçülen 26 madde içeriyordu ve mükemmel dahili ve test-tekrar test güvenilirliği gösterdi. PS'nin açıklayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri, "İnsan", "Güvenlik", "Erişilebilirlik", "Mesleki", "Teknoloji" ve "Maliyet" dahil olmak üzere yapay zeka algılarını kategorize eden altı faktör belirledi. YZPS modelinin altı faktörlü çözümü, veriler için iyi bir uyum gösterdi. YZPS puanları cinsiyete, çalışma yerine, mesleki deneyime,YZ kullanma ihtiyacına ve dişhekimliği pratiğinde YZ kullanım sıklığına bağlı olarak değişti. Toplam YZPS puanı, "insan" faktörü ile en güçlü korelasyona ve "erişilebilirlik" faktörü ile en zayıf korelasyona sahipti. YZPS puanı ile DPPS toplamı ve üç alt ölçeğinin her biri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı korelasyonlar gözlendi. Sonuçlar: Bu çalışma, sağlık hizmetlerinde yapay zeka algılarını değerlendirmek için yeni bir ölçek olan YZ Algılama Ölçeği (YZPS) geliştirdi. Diş hekimlerinin yapay zekaya yönelik algıları altı farklı faktöre ayrılmıştır. YZPS ölçeğinin güvenilir ve geçerli bir ölçme aracı olması, gelecekte yapılacak araştırmalarda etkin bir şekilde kullanılabileceğini göstermektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Perceptions of Dentists Towards Artificial Intelligence: Validation of a New Scale

Abstract

Objectives: To enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of using artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, it is crucial to comprehend the perceptions of healthcare professionals and individuals regarding AI. This study aimed to: (i) develop and conduct psychometric analyses of a new measurement tool, the AI Perceptions Scale (AIPS); and (ii) identify and compare sub-dimensions of perceptions of AI and its sub-dimensions, specifically in the dental profession. Materials and Methods: The study used a cross-sectional and correlational design involving 543 dentists. The data collection tools used were a socio-demographic form, the AIPS, and the Dental Profession Perceptions Scale (DPPS). Construct validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Multivariate analysis of variance was utilized to test the difference between AIPS scores among groups. Results: The AIPS contained 26 items measured on a 5-point Likert response scale and demonstrated excellent internal and test-retest reliability. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of the AIPS identified six factors that categorized perceptions of AI, including 'Human', 'Security', 'Accessibility', 'Vocational', 'Technology', and 'Cost'. The six-factor solution of the AIPS model demonstrated a good fit for the data. AIPS scores varied depending on gender, working place, occupational experience, the need to use AI, and the frequency of AI use in dental practice. The total AIPS score had the strongest correlation with the "human" factor and the weakest correlation with the "accessibility" factor. Statistically significant correlations were observed between the AIPS score and DPPS total, as well as each of its three sub-scales. Conclusions: This study developed a new scale, the AI Perceptions Scale (AIPS), to evaluate perceptions of AI in healthcare. The perceptions of dentists towards AI were categorized into six distinct factors. The AIPS scale was found to be a reliable and valid measurement tool, indicating that it can be effectively used in future research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Burak Buldur ^*
0000-0003-4764-819X
Türkiye

Fatih Teke
0000-0001-7718-7705
Türkiye

Mehmet Ali Kurt
0000-0001-7549-3303
Türkiye

Kaan Sağtaş
0000-0003-4689-7020
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

December 29, 2023

Acceptance Date

February 23, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 27 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1411689

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https://izlik.org/JA83TL57TL

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RIS / Bibtex

EndNote

Buldur B, Teke F, Kurt M A, Sağtaş K (June 1, 2024) Perceptions of Dentists Towards Artificial Intelligence: Validation of a New Scale. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 27 2 109–117.

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