Generative AI in Assisting Patients with Syringomyelia and Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Comparison of Chatgpt and Gemini
Kröckel P (2024)
Publication Language: English
Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution
Publication year: 2024
Publisher: University of Maribor
Conference Proceedings Title: 37th Bled eConference Resilience Through Digital Innovation: Enabling the Twin Transition
Event location: Bled, Slovenia
ISBN: 978-961-286-871-0
DOI: 10.18690/um.fov.4.2024.39
Open Access Link: https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/880
Abstract
Patients have been relying on online resources
for more information on their symptoms and diagnosis. Existing research has
examined Generative AI (GenAI), mostly via ChatGPT as a way of providing more information or even comfort to patients. However, research is scarce on the appropriateness
of GenAI to support and inform patients with rare conditions. These patients
often find themselves in a difficult-to-navigate maze especially because they
have never heard of their condition before the diagnosis and the information online can be overwhelming. In this pre-study, we demonstrate the potential of
GenAI to provide support to patients concerning their diagnoses. We work with a
patient who has two rare neurological conditions -syringomyelia and
hydrocephalus. Utilizing a qualitative and quantitative methodology, including
the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printable Materials
(PEMAT-P) and the Flesch Kincaid Reading Ease (FRE) score, we analyzed the patient’s
feedback to a series of prompts derived from their medical reports. The results
demonstrate the potential of generative AI as a valuable support for patients,
with preliminary findings indicating that Gemini excels in certain aspects such
as understandability, actionability, readability, and is more trustworthy,
making it an effective tool for patient education in this context.
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How to cite
APA:
Kröckel, P. (2024). Generative AI in Assisting Patients with Syringomyelia and Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Comparison of Chatgpt and Gemini. In 37th Bled eConference Resilience Through Digital Innovation: Enabling the Twin Transition. Bled, Slovenia, SI: University of Maribor.
MLA:
Kröckel, Pavlina. "Generative AI in Assisting Patients with Syringomyelia and Hydrocephalus: A Preliminary Comparison of Chatgpt and Gemini." Proceedings of the 37th Bled eConference, Bled, Slovenia University of Maribor, 2024.
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