Appropriateness of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management

Makoto Shiraishi, MD, Haesu Lee, MD, Koji Kanayama, MD, PhD, Yuta Moriwaki, MD, and Mutsumi Okazaki, MD, PhD

AI chatbot helping with diabetic foot ulcers

Research Summary

Type 2 diabetes is a global health challenge often associated with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which significantly raise the risks of amputation and mortality. AI chatbots like ChatGPT have demonstrated promise in delivering medical information, with a study reporting an average accuracy of 91.2% in answering DFU-related clinical questions. However, concerns about reliability and the authenticity of references remain. While these tools hold potential, their use requires caution, highlighting the need for ongoing improvements in the application of AI technology in healthcare.

Categories: AI, Diabetes, Foot Ulcers