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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Insights from semi-structured interviews on integrating artificial intelligence in clinical chemistry laboratory practices.

Lena Jafri, Arsala Jameel Farooqui, Janet Grant, Usmaan Omer, Rodney Gale, Sibtain Ahmed, Aysha Habib Khan, Imran Siddiqui, Farooq Ghani, Hafsa Majid

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Lena JafriSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan. lena.jafri@aku.edu.
Arsala Jameel FarooquiSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.
Janet GrantCentre for Medical Education in Context [CenMEDIC], CenMEDIC, 27 Church Street, TW12 2EB, Hampton, Middlesex, UK.
Usmaan OmerPutnam PHMR, NE4 5TF, Newcastle, UK.
Rodney GaleCentre for Medical Education in Context [CenMEDIC], CenMEDIC, 27 Church Street, TW12 2EB, Hampton, Middlesex, UK.
Sibtain AhmedSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.
Aysha Habib KhanSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.
Imran SiddiquiSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.
Farooq GhaniSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.
Hafsa MajidSection of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, 74800, Karachi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundArtificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming the practises of healthcare providers. Over the last two decades, the advent of AI into numerous aspects of pathology has opened transformative possibilities in how we practise laboratory medicine. Objectives of this study were to explore how AI could impact the clinical practices of professionals working in Clinical Chemistry laboratories, while also identifying effective strategies in medical education to facilitate the required changes.

methodsFrom March to August 2022, an exploratory qualitative study was conducted at the Section of Clinical Chemistry, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan, in collaboration with Keele University, Newcastle, United Kingdom. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect information from diverse group of professionals working in Clinical Chemistry laboratories. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. They were asked what changes AI would involve in the laboratory, what resources would be necessary, and how medical education would assist them in adapting to the change. A content analysis was conducted, resulting in the development of codes and themes based on the analyzed data.

resultsThe interviews were analysed to identify three primary themes: perspectives and considerations for AI adoption, educational and curriculum adjustments, and implementation techniques. Although the use of diagnostic algorithms is currently limited in Pakistani Clinical Chemistry laboratories, the application of AI is expanding. All thirteen participants stated their reasons for being hesitant to use AI. Participants stressed the importance of critical aspects for effective AI deployment, the need of a collaborative integrative approach, and the need for constant horizon scanning to keep up with AI developments.

conclusionsThree primary themes related to AI adoption were identified: perspectives and considerations, educational and curriculum adjustments, and implementation techniques. The study's findings give a sound foundation for making suggestions to clinical laboratories, scientific bodies, and national and international Clinical Chemistry and laboratory medicine organisations on how to manage pathologists' shifting practises because of AI.

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LaboratoriesLaboratories, ClinicalArtificial IntelligenceChemistry, ClinicalEducational StatusHumansArtificial intelligenceChange managementClinical ChemistryInterviewsLaboratoryMedical education

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