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A recent study evaluated ChatGPT-4s accuracy and readability in answering patient questions about cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for heart failure (HF), suggesting AI could supplement patient education efforts.
Why It Matters To Your Practice
▪ AI tools like ChatGPT-4 are increasingly used by patients seeking health information.
▪ Understanding their strengths and limitations helps clinicians guide patient use and expectations.
▪ Accurate information can reinforce clinical advice and improve patient engagement.
▪ Supporting patient education may ease workload for busy clinicians.
Clinical Implications
▪ ChatGPT-4 achieved high accuracy (mean score >5/6) on CR questions for HF patients.
▪ 81% of answers were rated 5 or above by both evaluators.
▪ Readability was moderate (median FRE 59.5), slightly above ideal for patient comprehension.
▪ Reliable inter-rater agreement (ICC 0.854) supports consistency in AI-generated content.
Insights
▪ AI can provide largely accurate health information but may use language too complex for some patients.
▪ Readability metrics indicate potential barriers for patients with lower health literacy.
▪ Ongoing refinement of AI responses is needed to enhance accessibility.
▪ Clinician oversight remains crucial for nuanced, personalized patient education.
The Bottom Line
▪ ChatGPT-4 shows promise as a supplemental tool for patient education on cardiac rehab.
▪ Its accuracy is strong, but simplifying language will be key to maximizing benefit.
▪ Clinicians should remain engaged to ensure safe and effective patient understanding.
▪ Further research and AI improvements are warranted for optimal clinical integration.
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