Nursing students’ perception and attitudes toward utilization of artificial intelligence in health care

The study aimed to evaluate the nursing students’ perception and attitudes toward utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Health care. Descriptive research design. The study was conducted at Vision Medical College, Jeddah. KSA. Two hundred and six students registered in the nursing program were included in the study by using convenience sampling. Three tools were used for data collection, Self-Administered questionnaire, Covered student nurses' demographic characteristics, Perception toward Artificial Intelligence Questionnaire and Students’ attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence Questionnaire. The majority of participants responded that they are familiar with Artificial Intelligence 79.6%, there was a significant positive correlation between student nurse’ demographic characteristics (Living Location, education, Self-Assessment of Technological Competence and Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence) and their attitudes toward using the artificial intelligence. The mean score of the attitude scale was (M= 3.29, SD = 0.76), while the mean scale score of the perception scale was (M= 3.43, SD = 0.69). Likewise, a significant positive association was observed between perception of students and their attitudes towards artificial intelligence (β = 0.855, p < 0.001). The current study revealed that the students most likely held positive attitudes towards AI utilization and had a favorable perception toward utilization of artificial intelligence in health care. Integration of artificial intelligence technology and their utilization in nursing practice as a partner for improving patient outcomes in the health care field.