Evaluation of Informative Content on Cerebral Palsy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Value of ChatGPT

Abstract

Aims

In addition to the popular search engines on the Internet, ChatGPT may provide accurate and reliable health information. The aim of this study was to examine whether ChatGPT's responses to frequently asked questions concerning cerebral palsy (CP) by families were reliable and useful.

Methods

Google trends were used to find the most frequently searched keywords for CP. Five independent physiatrists assessed ChatGPT responses to 10 questions. Seven-point Likert-type scales were used to rate information reliability and usefulness based on whether the answer can be validated and is understandable.

Results

The median ratings for reliability of information for each question varied from 2 (very unsafe) to 5 (relatively very reliable). The median rating was 4 (reliable) for four questions. The median ratings for usefulness of information varied from 2 (very little useful) to 5 (moderately useful). The median rating was 4 (partly useful) for seven questions.

Conclusion

Although ChatGPT appears promising as an additional tool for informing family members of individuals with CP about medical information, it should be emphasized that both consumers and health care providers should be aware of the limitations of artificial intelligence-generated information.

Keywords:

• Artificial intelligence
• cerebral palsy
• ChatGPT
• health information
• large language model

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Additional information

Funding

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Notes on contributors

Ayşe Merve Ata

Ayşe Merve Ata is physiatrist at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. She has finished medical training (2012) at Uludağ University Medical School and residency (2017) at Hacettepe University Medical School, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). Her main areas of interest include neurological rehabilitation and musculoskeletal ultrasonography.

Berke Aras

Berke Aras is physiatrist (Associate Professor) at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. He has finished medical training (2009) at Gülhane Military Medical Academy and residency (2016) at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences. His main areas of interest include pediatric rehabilitation and pain medicine.

Özlem Yılmaz Taşdelen

Özlem Yılmaz Taşdelen is physiatrist (Professor) at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. She has finished medical training (1999) at Hacettepe University Medical School and residency (2003) at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Her main areas of interest include pediatric rehabilitation and electrophysiology.

Canan Çelik

Canan Çelik is physiatrist (Professor) at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. She has finished medical training (1986) at Ankara University Medical School and residency (1993) at Ankara Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. She was vice-chancellor at Giresun University (2018). Her main areas of interest include pediatric rehabilitation.

Canan Çulha

Canan Çulha is physiatrist (Professor) at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. She has finished medical training (1989) at Hacettepe University Medical School and residency (1993) at Ankara Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital. She was responsible for the Orthosis/Prosthesis Unit and Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit at the same hospital. Her main areas of interest include pediatric rehabilitation.