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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Assessing Medical Students' Perceptions of AI-Integrated Telemedicine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Romania.

Florina Onetiu, Melania Lavinia Bratu, Roxana Folescu, Felix Bratosin, Tiberiu Bratu

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 authors.

Florina OnetiuDoctoral School, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Melania Lavinia BratuDepartment of Neurosciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Roxana FolescuDiscipline of Family Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Felix BratosinMultidisciplinary Research Center for Infectious Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4711-4315
Tiberiu BratuDiscipline of Plastic Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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objectivesThe rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has driven the expansion of telemedicine solutions worldwide, enabling remote diagnosis, patient monitoring, and treatment support. This study aimed to explore medical students' perceptions of AI in telemedicine, focusing on how these future physicians view AI's potential, benefits, and challenges.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 161 Romanian medical students spanning Years 1 through 6. Participants completed a 15-item questionnaire covering demographic factors, prior exposure to AI, attitudes toward telemedicine, perceived benefits, and concerns related to ethical and data privacy issues. A questionnaire on digital health acceptance was conceived and integrated into the survey instrument.

resultsOut of 161 respondents, 70 (43.5%) reported prior telemedicine use, and 66 (41.0%) indicated high familiarity (Likert scores ≥ 4) with AI-based tools. Fifth- and sixth-year students showed significantly greater acceptance of AI-driven telemedicine compared to first- and second-year students (

conclusionsOverall, Romanian medical students view AI-enhanced telemedicine favorably, particularly those in advanced academic years. Familiarity with AI technologies is a key driver of acceptance, though privacy and ethical considerations remain barriers. These findings underline the need for targeted curricular interventions to bolster AI literacy and address concerns regarding data security and clinical responsibility. By proactively integrating AI-related competencies, medical faculties can better prepare students for a healthcare landscape increasingly shaped by telemedicine.

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Artificial Intelligencecross-sectional studyeducationhealthcare technologymedical studentsperceptionRomaniatelemedicine

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PMID40361768
PMCPMC12071906

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