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ArticleJournal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology2026

Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Answers for Short Stature in Paediatric Endocrinology by Paediatric Endocrinologists

Kamber Kaşali, Özgür Fırat Özpolat, Merve Ülkü, Ayşe Sena Dönmez, Serap Kılıç Kaya, Esra Dişçi, Serkan Bilge Koca, Ufuk Özkaya, Hüseyin Demirbilek, Atilla Çayır

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Article in Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Kamber KaşaliAtatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0002-2851-5263
Özgür Fırat ÖzpolatAtatürk University, Data Management Office, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0002-4533-4368
Merve ÜlküErzurum City Hospital, Clinic of Pediatric Endocrinology, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0009-0002-7962-7051
Ayşe Sena DönmezErzurum City Hospital, Clinic of Pediatrics, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0001-7024-8157
Serap Kılıç KayaErzurum City Hospital, Clinic of Pediatrics, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0002-4743-6245
Esra DişçiErzurum City Hospital, Clinic of Pediatrics, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0002-5746-4290
Serkan Bilge KocaKayseri City Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Kayseri, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0002-9724-2369
Ufuk ÖzkayaErzurum City Hospital, Clinic of Pediatrics, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0009-0001-1742-4446
Hüseyin DemirbilekHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Ankara, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0001-6374-5884
Atilla ÇayırAtatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Erzurum, TürkiyeORCID 0000-0001-9776-555X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in medicine, including pediatric endocrinology. AI models have the potential to support clinical decision-making, patient education, and guidance. However, their accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness in providing medical information and recommendations remain unclear. The aim was to evaluate and compare the performance of four AI models, ChatGPT, Bard, Microsoft Copilot, and Pi, in answering frequently asked questions related to pediatric endocrinology. Methods: Nine questions commonly asked by parents regarding short stature in pediatric endocrinology were selected, based on literature reviews and expert opinions. These questions were posed to four AI models in both Turkish and English. The AI-generated responses were evaluated by 10 pediatric endocrinologists using a 12-item Likert-scale questionnaire assessing medical accuracy, completeness, guidance, and informativeness. Statistical analyses, including Kruskal-Wallis and post-hoc tests, were conducted to determine significant differences between AI models. Results: Bard outperformed other models in guidance and recommendation categories, excelling in directing users to medical consultation. Microsoft Copilot demonstrated strong medical accuracy but lacked guidance capacity. ChatGPT showed consistent performance in knowledge dissemination, making it effective for patient education. Pi scored the lowest in guidance and recommendations, indicating limited applicability in clinical settings. Significant differences were observed between AI models (p<0.05), particularly in completeness and guidance-related categories. Conclusion: The present study highlights the varying strengths and weaknesses of AI models in an area of pediatric endocrinology. While Bard was effective in guidance, Microsoft Copilot excelled at accuracy, and ChatGPT was informative. Future AI improvements should focus on balancing accuracy and guidance to enhance clinical decision-support and patient education. Tailored AI applications may optimize the role of AI in specialized medical fields.

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Artificial IntelligenceDwarfismEndocrinologistsEndocrinologyPediatricsChildClinical Decision-MakingFemaleHumansMaleReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and Questionnairesartificial intelligence (AI)clinical decision supportmedical informaticsPediatric endocrinology

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