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Artificial intelligence in Malaysian health practice: Perspectives from allied health professionals.

Tiffany Wen Ying Chan, Shin Ying Chu, Jyh Eiin Wong, Siaw Chui Chai, Giuditta Smith, Maria Garraffa, Rachael Unicomb

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Tiffany Wen Ying ChanCentre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness (H-CARE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1012-8942
Shin Ying ChuCentre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness (H-CARE), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jyh Eiin WongCentre for Community Health Studies (ReaCH), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9206-3257
Siaw Chui ChaiCentre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (ICaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Giuditta SmithFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9358-5700
Maria GarraffaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
Rachael UnicombFaculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5614-4597

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Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but allied health professionals' (AHPs) perspectives on AI integration remain underexplored, especially in Malaysia. This study examined AHPs' perceptions and preparedness regarding AI in Malaysian Health Practice. Specifically, it addressed: (1) AHPs' current perceptions of AI technologies' integration in Malaysian practice, (2) Preparedness of AHPs to integrate AI technologies into their professional roles, and (3) demographic and professional factors influencing AHPs' perception and preparedness toward AI integration. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using the Results: A majority (58.2%) of respondents believed AI could improve clinical decision-making, 61.5% agreed it could enhance patient care delivery, and 59.1% felt it could improve population health outcomes. Responses were mixed on AI's impact on professional roles and costs. However, 67.6% reported feeling inadequately trained to work with AI-specific tools in their practice, and only 34.3% were aware of existing ethical frameworks in their workplace. Conclusions: AHPs in Malaysia recognize AI's potential benefits but report insufficient preparedness, ethical awareness and training opportunities. Addressing these gaps through education, institutional frameworks, and national policy initiatives is essential for effective AI integration in Malaysia's healthcare system.

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allied healthallied health professionalsArtificial intelligencehealthMalaysia

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PMID42116859
PMCPMC13157534

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