Information Professionals Research Articles

P-339 Identifying essential information for a valid informed consent (IC) of egg donors: An international Delphi study

Abstract Study question What information does an international group of professionals and egg donors consider relevant and morally necessary for prospective egg donors to provide valid IC? Summary answer In the first round, participants considered 56% of the information items relevant (e.g. all legal aspects) and 50% of the items as morally necessary information. What is known already Disclosure of relevant and adequate information is essential for IC in medical procedures like egg donation (ED). However, studies reveal inadequate risk awareness among donors. This raises questions about the adequacy of the provided information. The “Egg Donor Informed Consent Tool” aims to assess donors’ understanding of the ED process and its risks. However, Skillner et al. developed the tool exclusively with American endocrinologists and donors and do not touch upon all legal aspects or alternative hormone stimulation. No international study to date has determined what information professionals and egg donors consider relevant and morally necessary for prospective donors. Study design, size, duration This modified Delphi study used a survey in an iterative process of three rounds to reach a consensus on what information items are relevant and morally necessary for a valid informed consent of candidate egg donors. Invitations to participate were sent out in November 2023 and the first round lasted six weeks. Reminders and additional invitations were sent out every two weeks. Currently (January 2024), we are preparing the second round with 35 professional participants Participants/materials, setting, methods The 35 participants were experts in ED across diverse fields (social and medical sciences, bioethics, psychology, fertility medicine and law) from 14 countries. The egg donor part of round one is ongoing. The survey consisted of 13 categories and 118 information items, which participants score for relevance via a 4-point Likert scale and moral necessity on a dichotomous scale (yes/no). Content Validity Index (CVI) will be calculated for measuring relevance. A comment section was available. Main results and the role of chance Research shows that high content validity (“consensus”) is reached when there is an I-CVI (CVI per item) of .78 or higher. The same cut-off was selected to reach consensus for Moral Necessity. The following results are based on the first round, results from all three rounds will be presented at the congress. For 58 out of 131 information items, the I-CVI was lower than 0.78. The percentage of moral necessity was below 0.78 for 65 items. The relevancy for the total survey (S-CVI/Ave) for the first round was 0.80. Four information items reached a CVI of 1: all experts thought it was relevant for a candidate donor to know that 1) the need to undergo ovarian stimulation and 2) a pick-up procedure, as well as 3) her legal rights over the donated eggs after the pick-up procedure and 4) her legal right to withdraw consent. The latter is the only information item that scored a 100% of Moral Necessity. All 16 information items in the categories “issues concerning multiple donations”, “legal aspects” and “financial aspects” reached a consensus in relevance, but two of these items’ did not reach the cut-off of 0.78 for moral necessity. Limitations, reasons for caution There was a relatively low response rate of 24 percent, which can be attributed to the demographics of our population. These professionals typically have limited availability for participation and for some professionals the email addresses we found were outdated. Wider implications of the findings The final results can give professionals a standard of essential information to provide to make sure the women are adequately informed and know what to expect when they decide to donate. It also gives researchers a potential standard to evaluate the quality of the informed consent in fertility clinics. Trial registration number Not applicable

Frailty in Hemodialysis Patient

Abstract Background Frailty has been defined as a state of increased vulnerability to stressors as a consequence of degeneration in multiple systems. There remain two schools of thought with regard to frailty: one which sees frailty as a physical phenotype characterized by sarcopenia and another that views frailty as an accumulation of deficits across a variety of domains. Aim of the Work The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of frailty among dialysis population. Patients and Methods This cross section study carried out in Hemodialysis Unit of the Nasr City Health Insurance Hospital between October 2020 and July 2021. The total number of the study was 325 hemodialysis patients, 25 were excluded from the study, thus the enrolled final number became 300 hemodialysis patients on maintenance hemodialysis therapy for at least 6 months. Results The mean age of the patients was 45.57±11.79 years (range 25-65 years) 50% of them were under 45 years of age. 258 (86%) of patients were males and 42 (14%) females, with male to female ratio about 6.14:1. 37 patients (12.3%) has positive HCV, while the results also show that none of the HBV and HIV of the study group. 10 patients (3.3%) of vulnerable, 89 (29.7%) patients at mild frailty, table also clarified that, 126 (42.0%) patients at moderat4e frailty, furthermore, 75 (25%) patients at severe frailty in Edmonton frail scale. There was significant positive association between frailty and age with p-value <0.001. Males more affected by frailty than females. Conclusion The differences in the frailty prevalence among CKD patients could be caused by the different definitions of frailty that each study adopted. It is important to prevent early-onset disability in end-stage renal disease, which may be accelerated by frailty in this patient population, which includes individuals who already carry a high risk of morbidity and mortality. We adopted the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) based on self-report, it is very simple to administer and can be carried out by hemodialysis nursing staff after minimal training, without the need for specialist medical staff, in less than 15 min. Its association with poor short-term outcome highlights its utility in detecting frail patients, but because it is a multi-domain test, it also gives health professionals information about which areas of frailty are affected. This would allow specialists to administer specific, more complex scales to detect deficits in independence for basic and instrumental activities of daily life, cognition, emotional status, and social support. Our findings allow us to recommend the inclusion of the frailty comprehensive assessment of patients starting the dialysis program to timely identification of frailty syndrome.

Preserving cultural narratives: the quest for museum archives in the Netherlands

The current situation in Dutch museum archives is heavily influenced by developments in the museum sector in recent decades. The privatization of Dutch museums in the 1990s and the subsequent variations in legal character among these institutions has resulted in inconsistent management structures and inexplicit legal obligations, which have slowed the development of a cohesive approach to the management of museum archives in the Netherlands. Research conducted by Roosmarijn Ubink into the current state of information and archive management in the Dutch museum sector has revealed a structural lack of resources and frameworks for the management of museums’ institutional archives. Beginning in 2022, museum archivists and information professionals in the Netherlands have come together to respond to this situation.

Innovative Technologies and Their Application in Academic Libraries

The aim of the article is to research and critically analyse the use of innovative technologies in academic libraries of foreign countries. Research methods used in the study. To achieve the goal, a systematic approach, scientific analysis, synthesis, generalisation and systematisation was used. The methodology of the article was formed by a complex of approaches to scientific knowledge – objectivity, connection between theory and practice, cognitive, structural and functional. The scientific novelty consists in revealing the specifics of the application of innovative technologies in academic libraries of foreign countries, performing a critical analysis, the advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of new technological trends, namely: artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics and automation systems, virtual reality and immersion technologies, the Internet of Things. Main conclusions: The discussion in this article demonstrates that there are risks and limitations of in applying technology in the library. User privacy, information security, financial and human resources, and the creation or reinforcement of social injustice all deserve careful consideration in the process of selecting and implementing new technology in the library. With that awareness and consideration, information professionals can then move beyond accessing new products, to advocating for equity-diversity-inclusion (EDI) -oriented design practices. Before fully embracing a technology, information experts may critically explore the social justice concerns and empower user with their findings in their digital literacy programs.

Association between Major Depressive Disorder and Oral Health – A Systematic Review

Abstract A systematic review of literature, in order to investigate an association between Major depressive disorder (MDD) and Oral health was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered on PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42023470383). The search and screening according to previously established protocol were conducted by two authors. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and DOAJ were searched from January 2000 until October 2022 for studies reporting data on oral health status and MDD. Quality assessment of included studies was evaluated using NIH tool developed by NHLBI for retrospective and prospective studies and Cochrane risk of bias 2 (RoB 2) tool for interventional studies through its domains. The RoB summary graph and RoB summary applicability concern were plotted using RevMan software version 5.3. All the studies tried to understand the association and impact of major depressive impact on oral health and hygiene. The collective result demonstrates a mixed relationship of depression and oral health. Recognizing the oral health status of individuals with depressive symptoms can serve as valuable information for both dental and mental health professionals. This awareness enables the development of customized treatment plans to assist patients in achieving comprehensive wellness. There is an opportunity for further research of similar nature in developing countries such as India, Indonesia, and China, which have substantial population sizes.

Information needs preferences of Chinese colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A discrete choice experiment

ObjectiveThe study aims to investigate the information needs and preferences of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing chemotherapy using a discrete choice experiment (DCE) to optimize and improve the information support strategy for these patients. MethodsBetween May and July 2023, 165 patients with CRC who were receiving chemotherapy at a single hospital in China completed the questionnaire. The survey instruments included a general information questionnaire, a DCE questionnaire, and the Brief Health Literacy Screening Scale. A conditional logit model was used with Stata 16.0 software to analyze patients' preferences. ResultsA total of 159 valid questionnaires were collected, and the questionnaire response rate was 96.4%. All 7 included attributes had an impact on patients' information needs preference (P < 0.05). Among them, information providers, knowledge content, and social support had high relative importance, which were 12.16%, 7.57% and 2.25%, respectively. Patients showed a preference for attending doctors (β = 1.9439, P < 0.05) and primary nurses (β = 1.7985, P < 0.05). Providing knowledge related to disease basis, treatment, and health promotion also had a significant impact (β = 1.6224, P < 0.05). ConclusionsHealthcare professionals should be the primary information source for patients and improve the accessibility of information by establishing professional information platforms or identifying reliable channels. It is recommended to provide continuous information on treatment and health promotion to CRC patients at various stages of chemotherapy. Attention should be paid to identifying and providing measures to alleviate the economic and psychological burden and to meet the social support needs of patients.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

With the changing IT landscape and shifts in user needs, there is a massive need for a curriculum for education in library and information science that could stay updated and dynamic. This paper would try to propose a basic framework for curricula that would imbibe within its core competencies information management, digital literacy, and critical thinking, as well as house or embrace these emerging trends related to data science, artificial intelligence, and open access. The main emphasis areas are a mix of theoretical foundations and practical applications that may offer ample opportunities for hands-on learning through internships, community engagement, and collaborative projects in preparing graduates to serve diverse populations, advocate for information equity, and pay attention to the evolving roles of libraries in society. The development process of the curriculum involves stakeholders-the academic professional and the practitioner or expert, and the community members-ensuring that it will reflect and respond to the needs of the field. In so doing, by promoting a culture of lifelong learning and innovation, this curriculum should prepare future information professionals for the landscape of the future of library and information services. This approach, therefore, shall not only improve the education experience of LIS students but also add value to this evolving pattern wherein libraries shall be at the centre of knowledge, culture, and community endeavours

Enhancing Effectiveness of Programming and Quality of Information Services in the GLAM Sector Through the Serious Leisure Perspective

ABSTRACT Serious leisure enthusiasts, including hobbyists, volunteers and amateurs, continuously need information to deepen their knowledge and improve their skills in their chosen leisure pursuits. The Serious Leisure Perspective (SLP) is a conceptual model that categorises leisure activities and outlines the main components of each category. This paper aims to demonstrate how the SLP can inform policy and practice for public programming and information services across the GLAM sector. To achieve this goal, the author used the SLP as the theoretical framework, reviewed the literature and re-analysed the data pool in his ongoing research trajectory on the informational aspects of serious leisure to address the emergent research questions. The findings suggest that the SLP can inform and transform the policies and practices within the sector in various ways. Firstly, information professionals can benefit from the SLP as a conceptual model to review and revise their current policies and practices. Moreover, they can seek partnerships with local clubs and communities of serious leisure enthusiasts to foster collaboration and use their knowledge and expertise. Finally, adopting the new approach can extend their domain of action from conventional information services to vibrant cultural hubs, which can empower their communities.

Radiologists’ perceptions on AI integration: An in-depth survey study

PurposeTo assess the perceptions and attitudes of radiologists toward the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. MethodsA survey was conducted among members of the SIRM Lombardy. Radiologists’ attitudes were assessed comprehensively, covering satisfaction with AI-based tools, propensity for innovation, and optimism for the future. The questionnaire consisted of two sections: the first gathered demographic and professional information using categorical responses, while the second evaluated radiologists’ attitudes toward AI through Likert-type responses ranging from 1 to 5 (with 1 representing extremely negative attitudes, 3 indicating a neutral stance, and 5 reflecting extremely positive attitudes). Questionnaire refinement involved an iterative process with expert panels and a pilot phase to enhance consistency and eliminate redundancy. Exploratory data analysis employed descriptive statistics and visual assessment of Likert plots, supported by non-parametric tests for subgroup comparisons for a thorough analysis of specific emerging patterns. ResultsThe survey yielded 232 valid responses. The findings reveal a generally optimistic outlook on AI adoption, especially among young radiologist (<30) and seasoned professionals (>60, p<0.01). However, while 36.2 % (84 out 232) of subjects reported daily use of AI-based tools, only a third considered their contribution decisive (30 %, 25 out of 84). AI literacy varied, with a notable proportion feeling inadequately informed (36 %, 84 out of 232), particularly among younger radiologists (46 %, p < 0.01). Positive attitudes towards the potential of AI to improve detection, characterization of anomalies and reduce workload (positive answers > 80 %) and were consistent across subgroups. Radiologists’ opinions were more skeptical about the role of AI in enhancing decision-making processes, including the choice of further investigation, and in personalized medicine in general. Overall, respondents recognized AI’s significant impact on the radiology profession, viewing it as an opportunity (61 %, 141 out of 232) rather than a threat (18 %, 42 out of 232), with a majority expressing belief in AI’s relevance to future radiologists’ career choices (60 %, 139 out of 232). However, there were some concerns, particularly among breast radiologists (20 of 232 responders), regarding the potential impact of AI on the profession. Eighty-four percent of the respondents consider the final assessment by the radiologist still to be essential. ConclusionOur results indicate an overall positive attitude towards the adoption of AI in radiology, though this is moderated by concerns regarding training and practical efficacy. Addressing AI literacy gaps, especially among younger radiologists, is essential. Furthermore, proactively adapting to technological advancements is crucial to fully leverage AI’s potential benefits. Despite the generally positive outlook among radiologists, there remains significant work to be done to enhance the integration and widespread use of AI tools in clinical practice.

A NEEDS-BASED STUDY İN HOSPİTAL STAFF TRAİNİNG

Objective: Education is a continuous and active process and it is important to ensure continuity. Training of healthcare personnel is important to improve efficiency and the first condition is to identify training needs. In this study, our hospital it is intended to analyze the training needs of its employees. Gereç ve Yöntemler: In Hospital of Balıkesir University Faculty of Medicine, employees were included in the survey study, which was conducted to determine the training needs of hospital employees according to the Quality Standards in Health (SKS). Results: According to the survey results with 130 participants, 25.4% of the respondents said they did not need new information in professional matters, they did not feel inadequate, and 74.6% said they needed it. Professional information and training, especially when starting a new job request preferences come first. Employees also stated that they have access to information from the internet, institutional training programs, books, and are most benefited from the institutional guides and resources. In the institutional training programs, the subjects of Patient and Employee Rights, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency situations and Disaster Management have been the most requested training subjects. Conclusion: Every institution should make these evaluations in certain periods and train education accordingly. In this study, the training and preferences of our staff are evaluated and these improvement works are planned. It was concluded that it would be beneficial to provide trainings on the subjects that are needed, to be more active in training especially for those who are new to the profession and to use institutional guides more frequently.

How understanding the factors of visual perception proposed by Bloomer can contribute to the representation of photographs

Visual perception is a field of knowledge belonging to Cognitive Psychology. It was realized that such knowledge could contribute to the indexing of photographs based on the understanding of human cognition processes to identify how the individual interprets and their visual perception of a photograph. This understanding helps to establish criteria for selecting keywords for indexing photographs. This research presents Bloomer's (1990) visual perception factors and reflects on the literature review of how such studies can contribute to indexing photographs. As a result, two points stand out: visual perception can contribute to organizing more efficient and intuitive online photography catalogues, providing users with a better experience and ease in retrieving visual content, and finally, it can help information professionals select terms relevant to users.

Artificial Intelligence Tools and Bias in Journalism-related Content Generation: Comparison Between Chat GPT-3.5, GPT-4 and Bing

This study explores the biases present in artificial intelligence (AI) tools, focusing on GPT-3.5, GPT-4, and Bing. The performance of the tools has been compared with a group of experts in linguistics, and journalists specialized in breaking news and international affairs. It reveals that GPT-3.5, widely accessible and free, exhibits a higher tendency rate in its word generation, suggesting an intrinsic bias within the tool itself rather than in the input data. Comparatively, GPT-4 and Bing demonstrate differing patterns in term generation and subjectivity, with GPT-4 aligning more closely with expert opinions and producing fewer opinative words. The research highlights the extensive use of generative AI in media and among the general populace, emphasizing the need for careful reliance on AI-generated content. The findings stress the risks of misinformation and biased reporting inherent in unexamined AI outputs. The challenge for journalists and information professionals is to ensure accuracy and ethical judgment in content creation to maintain the quality and diversity of content in journalistic practices.

Talent management of library and information science professionals: A review of research and future directions

Background This study aims to review the extant literature on talent management with the objective of influencing library and information management by addressing the key facets of talent management, such as talent management strategies, importance of career development, evaluation of talented employees, and organizational resilience. Methodology Literature on the development of talent and career management was retrieved from various scholarly papers indexed in Scopus and Web of Science to have a meticulous literature review serving as the platform of the present study. In light of the authors’ observations, two models were developed. The extant literature provides precise information that talent management plays a decisive role in promoting organizational excellence invariably in all kinds of organizations in general and libraries in particular. Results This study provides constructive recommendations for the implementation of effective talent management and retention policies for library and information professionals. Moreover, this study adds immense value to the corpus of existing literature to set a platform for the augmentation of library management in futuristic vision. Conclusion This study provides constructive recommendations to policy makers and library administrators to foster talented employees for excelling library and information services for the next several decades.

Ubiquitous but invisible – public librarians’ self-imposed professional information practices as articulation work

Introduction. To do a good job, public librarians must stay informed and updated on matters related to their work. Seeking and making use of information is ubiquitous in librarians’ everyday work life but this part of their work is elusive and hard to identify. This paper presents a study of how Swedish public librarians keep updated with professional information. It aims to elucidate the parts of this work that occur silently and often outside of formal working hours. Method. The empirical data consists of recorded and transcribed interviews with librarians at Swedish public libraries. Analysis. The activity focused on in the study is conceptualised using the theoretical concept of articulation work, which is used to describe and analyse how various tasks are linked together into an overarching whole recognised as the abstract phenomenon of work. Results. The analysis shows how information seeking and use constitute a fundamental part of the work but also plays a significant role in the library's efforts towards direction and development. Conclusion. Failing to make visible this information practice may contribute to reducing the legitimacy of the activity, ultimately leading to this fundamental element not receiving the time and space it seems to require.

Social Media as an Effective Channel of Professional Communication Among Public Library Specialists

The purpose of the article is to study the role of social media in the process of professional communication among public library specialists. Research methods. The methods of analysis and synthesis were used, which contributed to a comprehensive understanding of the processes of using social media in public libraries in Ukraine. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the introduction of data on the peculiarities of using social media in public libraries of Ukraine as platforms for presenting their professional activities and improving their reputation, establishing and deepening professional contacts and creating professional collaborations, exchanging professional information and experience, and improving their skills. The article summarises the data on the activities of leading public libraries in Ukraine in using social media to promote their goals, attract readers and communicate professionally. The main trends in the use of social media for professional communication by public library professionals are identified. Conclusions. It has been concluded that the professional communication of public library specialists is a special kind of semantic communication that serves to transfer professional knowledge and is implemented in a specific library environment or library space. As a channel of professional communication, social media is a new promising type of organisational and production structure and at the same time an electronic resource. In the process of professional communication, public libraries of Ukraine use social media, which are not only platforms, access points to resources or the main interface of public libraries, but also a platform for presenting information and interacting among the professional library community.

Information and library professionals' roles and responsibilities in an AI‐augmented world

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Centering Digital Health Equity During Technology Innovation: Protocol for a Comprehensive Scoping Review of Evidence-Based Tools and Approaches.

In the rush to develop health technologies for the COVID-19 pandemic, the unintended consequence of digital health inequity or the inability of priority communities to access, use, and receive equal benefits from digital health technologies was not well examined. This scoping review will examine tools and approaches that can be used during digital technology innovation to improve equitable inclusion of priority communities in the development of digital health technologies. The results from this study will provide actionable insights for professionals in health care, health informatics, digital health, and technology development to proactively center equity during innovation. Based on the Arksey and O'Malley framework, this scoping review will consider priority communities' equitable involvement in digital technology innovation. Bibliographic databases in health, medicine, computing, and information sciences will be searched. Retrieved citations will be double screened against the inclusion and exclusion criteria using Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation). Data will be charted using a tailored extraction tool and mapped to a digital health innovation pathway defined by the Centre for eHealth Research roadmap for eHealth technologies. An accompanying narrative synthesis will describe the outcomes in relation to the review's objectives. This scoping review is currently in progress. The search of databases and other sources returned a total of 4868 records. After the initial screening of titles and abstracts, 426 studies are undergoing dual full-text review. We are aiming to complete the full-text review stage by May 30, 2024, data extraction in October 2024, and subsequent synthesis in December 2024. Funding was received on October 1, 2023, from the Centre for Health Equity Incubator Grant Scheme, University of Melbourne, Australia. This paper will identify and recommend a series of validated tools and approaches that can be used by health care stakeholders and IT developers to produce equitable digital health technology across the Centre for eHealth Research roadmap. Identified evidence gaps, possible implications, and further research will be discussed. DERR1-10.2196/53855.

Cognitive Accessibility of Information for Vocational Education, Support and Rehabilitation

Introduction. The article examines the problems of accessibility of professional information and intersectoral research results at three stages. Methodology and Results. At the first stage, the method of a sociological survey of disabled people (5.500 people) was used, when analyzing the results of which it was concluded that they stated the insufficient importance of education as a sphere of life (43 %) and the incomprehensibility of the information provided to them on information resources (40.2 %). The purpose of the practical second stage of the study is to develop and test the diagnosis of the availability of information for professional information (hereinafter referred to as professional information) and the need for support in obtaining advisory services for professional orientation in accessible types of work, socio–psychological, socio-pedagogical, correctional and educational services through determining the degree of cognitive safety as an objective criterion for helping people and accompanying persons with disabilities. Method: adapted questionnaire (MMSE test) as a screening tool for cognitive preservation in people of working age who applied for social services (5.915 people). The results of practical diagnostics of cognitive preservation have determined approaches to differentiating information design for the perception of information as a condition of cognitive accessibility. At the third stage, prognostic modeling of recommendations to increase the accessibility of professional information for vocational training, education and social rehabilitation, and support for the disabled was carried out. Conclusions. Taking into account functional and adaptive reserves, cognitive safety of disabled people determines the design, modeling of the subsequent design of information accessibility by levels of cognitive accessibility, which contributes to improving the quality of professional information, counseling in order to build a route of vocational education and training, including additional education or retraining.

How could the Library and Information Studies curriculum better prepare graduates to address equity, diversity and inclusion issues in their workplace?

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices in the library and information professions can be linked to the curriculum of the professional qualification, which plays an important role in preparing students for practice. The aim of this small, non-generalisable survey of recent graduates at one UK library school, a collaboration between two academic staff and two current and recent students, was to identify how the curriculum could better prepare graduates to address EDI issues in their workplace. Approaches for cultivating effective pedagogical strategies included the importance of recognising and exploring personal identity; group work and community building and embedding an EDI ethos, approach and method within the curriculum. Important gaps relating to the preparation of students for EDI practices that were noted included management and leadership; fostering learner positionality and addressing the broad scope of EDI work including all protected and other characteristics, alongside tensions between individual and structural approaches to change.

Usefulness of the large language model ChatGPT (GPT‐4) as a diagnostic tool and information source in dermatology

AbstractBackgroundThe field of artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving. As an easily accessible platform with vast user engagement, the Chat Generative Pre‐Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) holds great promise in medicine, with the latest version, GPT‐4, capable of analyzing clinical images.ObjectivesTo evaluate ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool and information source in clinical dermatology.MethodsA total of 15 clinical images were selected from the Danish web atlas, Danderm, depicting various common and rare skin conditions. The images were uploaded to ChatGPT version GPT‐4, which was prompted with ‘Please provide a description, a potential diagnosis, and treatment options for the following dermatological condition’. The generated responses were assessed by senior registrars in dermatology and consultant dermatologists in terms of accuracy, relevance, and depth (scale 1–5), and in addition, the image quality was rated (scale 0–10). Demographic and professional information about the respondents was registered.ResultsA total of 23 physicians participated in the study. The majority of the respondents were consultant dermatologists (83%), and 48% had more than 10 years of training. The overall image quality had a median rating of 10 out of 10 [interquartile range (IQR): 9–10]. The overall median rating of the ChatGPT generated responses was 2 (IQR: 1–4), while overall median ratings in terms of relevance, accuracy, and depth were 2 (IQR: 1–4), 3 (IQR: 2–4) and 2 (IQR: 1–3), respectively.ConclusionsDespite the advancements in ChatGPT, including newly added image processing capabilities, the chatbot demonstrated significant limitations in providing reliable and clinically useful responses to illustrative images of various dermatological conditions.