A new study reveals that artificial intelligence has helped clinicians speed up the development of diabetes prevention software.
According to research published online on March 6 in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, generative AI, also known as GenAI, was used to predict likely next words in sentences based on billions of internet users’ word choices. This technology has enabled AI chatbots like chatGPT to generate realistic responses to questions and summarize complex text.
Researchers at NYU Langone Health explored the use of ChatGPT in designing a software program that utilizes text messages to promote healthy eating and exercise for diabetes prevention. By utilizing AI-enabled communication between doctors and software engineers, the team was able to develop a personalized automatic messaging system (PAMS) in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.
The study involved eleven evaluators from various fields who successfully used ChatGPT to create a version of the diabetes prevention tool in just 40 hours, significantly faster than the over 200 hours required without AI assistance.
Study corresponding author Danissa Rodriguez, PhD, noted that ChatGPT improved communication between technical and non-technical team members, streamlining the software development process. This innovative approach has the potential to revolutionize healthcare software design on a larger scale.
The study also highlighted the importance of prompt engineering in effectively using generative AI tools, emphasizing the role of healthcare providers in guiding AI to produce desired responses. By simplifying communication between clinicians and engineers, AI-driven software design can accelerate the creation of healthcare solutions.
Overall, the study found that the use of AI in healthcare software design can empower doctors and nurses to contribute to the development process, ultimately leading to more usable and reliable computational tools. The research was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
