Physicians' attitudes and perceptions toward the integration of artificial intelligence into pediatric hematology-oncology in Saudi Arabia.

Background: With increasing interest in integrating artificialPrevalence of nasal myiasis in slaughtered camels intelligence (AI) into healthcare in Saudi Arabia, many benefits of using AI for data analysis, pattern recognition, and early disease detection are being recognized by many physicians practicing pediatric hematology-oncology in the country. However, there are concerns regarding AI's limitations, ethical issues, and potential job displacement. This study aimed to explore the attitudes and perceptions of physicians practicing pediatric hematology-oncology in Saudi Arabia toward the use of AI. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and included 132 medical doctors. An online questionnaire comprising several structured questions was used for data collection. Results: This study found that 74.2% of physicians had a positive view of the integration of AI into their clinical practice. Physicians' professional title ( Conclusion: Attitudes toward AI among pediatric hematology-oncology physicians are overwhelmingly positive, as they recognize AI's potential to be an efficient and accurate tool in clinical practice. The vast majority of these physicians consider AI to be a complement to human capabilities and emphasize the need for physicians to oversee AI-assisted clinical decisions.