Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception toward Ethical Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Research and Healthcare among Dental Faculty and Postgraduates – A Cross-sectional Study
Karthiga Sakthi, Roopali M. Sankeshwari, Anil V. Ankola, Biswadeep Roychowdhury, Siva Shankkari, Dorothy Dutta, Prajakta ChavanAbstract
Background:
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is accelerating, necessitating clear ethical frameworks to ensure its responsible use. This study assesses and compares knowledge, awareness, and perceptions of ethical guidelines for AI in healthcare among dental faculty and postgraduate students.
Materials and Methods:
A multi-center cross-sectional design was adopted. According to the comparable study, the sample size was estimated to be 330 participants. A self-validated questionnaire was used, which consists of 29 closed-ended questions. The reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated with a Cronbach’s α value of 0.85, face validity of 85%, and content validity ratio of 0.75.
Results:
The mean knowledge scores were comparable between postgraduates (2.38 ± 0.92) and faculty (2.52 ± 0.67), showing no significant difference (
Conclusion:
Based on the results of our study, the dental faculty demonstrated higher awareness and perception toward AI ethics compared to postgraduate students. Hence, implementation of structured AI ethics modules in dental education, aligned with national and international guidelines, is crucial to ensure the responsible usage of AI in healthcare.