Thanks to the progressive development of AI Technology in the medical industry, many changes have occurred in healthcare, and the population’s acceptance of the topical technological solutions is the key factor for such changes.
A study that was conducted online in a sample of 1003 people from four generations including Baby boomers, Gen X Millennials and Gen Z sought to assess the participants’ impressions of AI, robotics and nanotechnology in the health sector.
AI in Healthcare:
A new survey has revealed that 64% of the participants would accept diagnosis by the AI over diagnosis by a human doctor. There is a general trend that people of the older generations consider the use of AI in healthcare as undesired. With regard to the generation groups, medical image analysis as an application of AI technology was the most accepted.
Robots in Healthcare:
Stopping at the question concerning the general attitude towards robots in the medical sphere, 65% of the respondents said they had no issues with robots being involved in the process. That being the case, the more extensive or serious the procedure is, the less likely the public will be to accept a machine carrying out the task. Many areas have been robotized with medical imaging being the one with the least risk as far as robotic assistance was concerned.
Nanotechnology in Healthcare:
The nanotechnology to some extent is acceptable among the people with 67% of the respondents willing to opt for a medical procedure using nanotechnology in case it is advised by the doctor. This is issues the younger generations, and the more confidence they have in nanotechnology than the older generation.
Almost three quarters of the respondents felt that the application of nanotechnology could have longer term health repercussion on the human body.
Methodology
The participants of the survey were 1,027 people from four different generations: Gen X, Y, Z, and Baby Boomers, who answered questions concerning their comfort levels, expectations, and concerns in artificial intelligence, robotics, and nanotechnology in the sphere of healthcare. These findings offer important information regarding those marginal technologies and how people perceive them as well as the role they can answer in the medical industry.
Conclusion
The survey highlights the significant shift in public perception towards AI and robotics in healthcare, with younger generations being more open to these technologies. However, concerns about the long-term effects of nanotechnology and the complexity of certain procedures remain. As these technologies continue to evolve, it is essential to address these concerns and ensure that the public is well-informed about their benefits and risks.
