Students’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Technologies in Digital Health Systems Education
Dijital Sağlık Sistemleri Teknikerliği Öğrencilerinin Yapay Zekâ ve Dijital Sağlık Teknolojilerine Yönelik Algıları
The increasing prevalence of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare has made it important to understand the perceptions and expectations of healthcare professionals training in this field regarding these technologies. The aim of this study is to determine the perceptions of students enrolled in the Digital Health Systems Technician programme regarding digital health systems, artificial intelligence and digital health technologies, their assessments of the contribution of these technologies to the quality of healthcare services, and their career expectations in the field of digital health. The research was conducted using a phenomenological design within the framework of a qualitative research approach. The study group consisted of 14 students (8 male, 6 female) enrolled in the Digital Health Systems Technician programme at a private university. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using content analysis. The findings indicate that students regard digital health systems as a fundamental element that enhances the speed, efficiency and information management of healthcare services. Whilst the participants noted that artificial intelligence would make significant contributions, particularly in early diagnosis, big data analysis, clinical decision support and patient follow-up processes, they emphasised that this technology should be used as a tool to support healthcare professionals’ decision-making processes rather than as a system to replace them. The students also held the view that digital health systems improve the quality of healthcare services, support patient safety and facilitate rapid access to information. Furthermore, it was stated that data security and the protection of patient privacy are fundamental requirements for the sustainability of digital health applications. All participants indicated that they plan to work in the field of digital health after graduation and view this field as an important and constantly evolving career opportunity. In conclusion, the research reveals that students hold positive perceptions of digital health systems and artificial intelligence technologies, regard these technologies as a strategic element in the future of healthcare, and are strongly oriented towards pursuing a career in the field of digital health.
Dijital sağlık teknolojileri ve yapay zekâ uygulamalarının sağlık hizmetlerinde giderek yaygınlaşması, bu alanda yetişen sağlık profesyonellerinin söz konusu teknolojilere ilişkin algı ve beklentilerinin anlaşılmasını önemli hâle getirmiştir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Dijital Sağlık Sistemleri Teknikerliği programında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin dijital sağlık sistemleri, yapay zekâ ve dijital sağlık teknolojilerine ilişkin algılarını, bu teknolojilerin sağlık hizmetlerinin kalitesine katkısına yönelik değerlendirmelerini ve dijital sağlık alanındaki kariyer beklentilerini belirlemektir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yaklaşımı kapsamında fenomenoloji deseni kullanılarak yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunu bir vakıf üniversitesinin Dijital Sağlık Sistemleri Teknikerliği programında öğrenim gören 14 öğrenci (8 erkek, 6 kadın) oluşturmaktadır. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmış ve içerik analizi yöntemiyle çözümlenmiştir. Bulgular, öğrencilerin dijital sağlık sistemlerini sağlık hizmetlerinin hızını, verimliliğini ve bilgi yönetimini geliştiren temel bir unsur olarak değerlendirdiklerini göstermektedir. Katılımcılar, yapay zekânın özellikle erken tanı, büyük veri analizi, klinik karar desteği ve hasta takip süreçlerinde önemli katkılar sağlayacağını belirtirken, bu teknolojinin sağlık çalışanlarının yerini alacak bir sistemden ziyade onların karar verme süreçlerini destekleyen bir araç olarak kullanılması gerektiğini vurgulamıştır. Öğrenciler ayrıca dijital sağlık sistemlerinin sağlık hizmetlerinin kalitesini artırdığı, hasta güvenliğini desteklediği ve bilgiye hızlı erişimi kolaylaştırdığı görüşündedir. Bunun yanında veri güvenliği ve hasta mahremiyetinin korunmasının dijital sağlık uygulamalarının sürdürülebilirliği açısından temel bir gereklilik olduğu ifade edilmiştir. Katılımcıların tamamı mezuniyet sonrasında dijital sağlık alanında çalışmayı planladıklarını ve bu alanı sürekli gelişen önemli bir kariyer fırsatı olarak gördüklerini belirtmiştir. Sonuç olarak araştırma, öğrencilerin dijital sağlık sistemleri ve yapay zekâ teknolojilerine yönelik olumlu algılara sahip olduklarını, bu teknolojileri sağlık hizmetlerinin geleceğinde stratejik bir unsur olarak değerlendirdiklerini ve dijital sağlık alanında kariyer yapmaya güçlü biçimde yöneldiklerini ortaya koymaktadır.
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