Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Primary Health Care (PHC): A preparation Model

The health system, as a vital part of any society, and the Primary Health Care (PHC) system as its heart play an important and outstanding role in responding to people’s needs. Responding to these demands has always been accompanied by challenges, which will undoubtedly become more serious in the near future with the emergence of new phenomena. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-based technologies are the most prominent ones. It can be said that AI has not only brought challenges to the health system but also created golden opportunities for it. Aachieving benefits from AI implementation in PHC systems is one aspect, and being prepared for sufficient utilization is another aspect. This confirms the importance of being conscious in facing AI implementation and its future changes for the PHC systems. To meet this necessity, this study wants to present a preparation model that can guide PHC systems in implementing AI-based technologies. The study will be done in three phases using an exploratory mixed methods design of qualitative and quantitative research, including systematic reviews, site visits, interviewing PHC professionals and AI health experts, and running the Delphi method for model consensus.

Faculty Supervisor:

Maude Laberge

Student:

Partner:

Kerman University of Medical Science

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Artificial Intelligence; Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Université Laval

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