Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 37 No. 2, 2025.
Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.24869/psyd.2025.141
Awareness and practice of using public generative AI solutions (such as ChatGPT) and social media among psychiatrists compared to other professionals: A pilot study
Ema Nicea Gruber
orcid.org/0000-0003-1284-0181
; Forensic Unit R4, Department R, Mental Health Cen-tre Sct. Hans, Roskilde, Denmark
Lucija Gruber Zlatec
; BA, Master’s student, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
Sanja Martić Biočina
; University Psychiatric Hospital Vrapče, Department of Social Psychiatry, Zagreb, Croatia
Sažetak
Background: The integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in healthcare has prompted growing interest and
concern, especially among mental health professionals. This pilot cross-sectional study explored the awareness, use, and ethical considerations
of public generative AI solutions and social media among psychiatrists (n = 27) and professionals from other fields (n = 44).
An anonymous online questionnaire was administered between May and July 2024, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
Nonparametric tests (Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square, Fisher’s exact) were used due to the non-normal distribution and small sample size.
Results: Results revealed no significant difference in frequency of AI use between the groups. However, psychiatrists were more
likely to report behavioral change based on AI-generated content (p = 0.025) and felt more prepared to discuss AI with patients (p =
0.011). Ethical concerns regarding AI-induced bias and discrimination were significantly more pronounced among psychiatrists (p =
0.049). Both groups emphasized the need for institutional support, though psychiatrists more frequently mentioned GDPR compliance
and evidence-based resources.
Conclusions: Despite limitations, including sample size and selection bias, this exploratory study highlights key differences in
how professionals perceive and engage with generative AI. Findings support the need for targeted education and ethical guidelines in
psychiatric practice regarding AI use.
Ključne riječi
generative artificial intelligence; ChatGPT; psychiatry; ethics; social media; pilot study
Hrčak ID:
335845
URI
Datum izdavanja:
1.9.2025.
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