Medical Xpress September 24, 2024
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, may be almost as effective as consulting a doctor for advice on low back pain.
Conducted by an international team, the research sheds light on the potential of AI in addressing one of the world’s leading causes of disability.
Associate Professor Bruno Tirotti Saragiotto, research co-author and Head of Physiotherapy at The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), said the study intended to evaluate how effectively AI chatbots like ChatGPT answer common questions posed by individuals experiencing low back pain.
The study, “Assessing the performance of AI chatbots in answering patients’ common questions about low back pain,” was recently published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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