의대생과 비의대생의 미래 의료기술 및 의료서비스에 관한 인식 차이

Abstract

Purpose : With the rapid growth of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, robotic surgery, and telemedicine are transforming healthcare. Understanding how medical students, as future healthcare providers, and non-medical students, as future patients, perceive these changes is essential. This study compares their awareness, interest, and perceptions of AI-driven healthcare and future medical technologies. Methods : A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 167 students (68 non-medical students, 99 medical students) from diverse academic backgrounds. The questionnaire assessed awareness of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, perceptions of AI’s impact on healthcare, and expectations regarding future medical technologies. Data were analyzed using independent t-tests and descriptive statistics. Results : Differences were found in the awareness of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies depending on whether participants were medical students, while no significant differences were observed in their levels of interest. Non-medical students showed lower concern about data privacy breaches related to AI in healthcare. Regarding the perceived impact of future medical technologies on patients, non-medical students expected a greater reduction in misdiagnosis rates, whereas medical students were more concerned about the risk of personal data exposure. Lastly, non-medical students were more positive about the potential for faster diagnoses for physicians. Conclusion : The findings highlight differences in awareness and attitudes between medical and non-medical students. Tailored education and policies are needed to improve technology acceptance and ethical considerations in healthcare.