Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Aug 15, 2023
Date Accepted: Oct 20, 2023
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Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Usability of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots (ChatGPT) for Health Sciences Students (AIHSS) in Canada
ABSTRACT
Background:
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into health science students' education holds significant importance. AI in education may impact critical thinking leading to unintended consequences that need to be addressed. Understanding the implications of AI adoption in education is essential for ensuring its responsible and effective use, empowering health science students to navigate AI-driven technologies' evolving field with essential knowledge and skills.
Objective:
This study aims to investigate the usability and effectiveness of ChatGPT, a large language model (LLM) model, as a supplementary assistance tool for enhancing learning outcomes among undergraduate health science students focusing on chronic diseases.
Methods:
Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial, single-blind. Participants will be allocated to Group A and Group B in a 1:1 ratio using computer-generated randomization. Fifty students will be recruited for this study. The alternative hypothesis posits that there will be a significant difference in learning outcomes and technology usability between students utilizing ChatGPT (Group A) and those using standard online tools (Group B) to access resources and complete assignments.
Results:
This research aims to understand the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating AI as an educational tool, particularly in the context of student learning. The results of the study findings are expected to identify critical areas that need attention and help educators develop a deeper understanding of AI's impact on the educational field.
Conclusions:
By exploring the usability and efficacy of ChatGPT compared to standard online tools, this investigation seeks to inform educators and students on the responsible integration of AI into academic settings. Clinical Trial: NCT05963802
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