Becker's Healthcare June 24, 2019
Despite the prevalence of artificial intelligence and wearable devices in clinical care, an estimated 20 percent of patients with chronic conditions are still completely opposed to the use of these technologies in their treatment plans, according to a study published this month in npj Digital Medicine.
Here are four key takeaways from the study, in which scientists from Paris Descartes University surveyed more than 1,000 patients about the use of AI-powered and wearable digital health solutions:
1. Just 3 percent of participants said negative aspects such as cybersecurity risks and data privacy issues outweigh the potential benefits of tech-enabled care, while 20 percent said the benefits “greatly outweighed” the dangers.
2. However, approximately 20 percent said they would refuse all...
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