Prepared Or Unprepared? Evaluating Healthcare Workforce Readiness for Clinical Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria
[cs.CY] Autorzy: Abbas M. Rabiu, Abdulrazaq A. Zubair, Um-mulkhairi Ibrahim i 6 więcej
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare systems worldwide, yet its successful clinical adoption depends critically on workforce readiness, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where infrastructural and training gaps persist. This cross-sectional study evaluated awareness, attitudes, preparedness, and barriers to AI adoption among 761 healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and practice settings in Nigeria. Data were collected between December 2025 and March 2026 using a structured, validated questionnaire. Overall awareness of AI in healthcare was high (92.6%); however, objective knowledge and self-reported preparedness remained limited, with 40.9% reporting low or very low knowledge and only 63.0% feeling adequately prepared. Willingness to adopt AI was high: 92.5% expressed interest in training, and 78.7% supported inclu…
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