Artificial Intelligence Simplification of English and Spanish Surgical Consent Forms: 1-Size Does Not Fit All | Synapse
February 28, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Simplification of English and Spanish Surgical Consent Forms: 1-Size Does Not Fit All
Key Points
This research aims to explore how tailored AI chatbots can enhance the readability of surgical consent forms for diverse language speakers.
Utilized AI chatbots to simplify surgical consent forms in English and Spanish.
Assessed the readability of the forms before and after simplification.
Compared effectiveness across different patient demographics.
Improved readability scores for both English and Spanish consent forms post-AI intervention.
Increased understanding among patients from multilingual backgrounds.
Demonstrated the need for diverse strategies in AI adaptations.
Abstract
Tailored artificial intelligence chatbots can improve readability of patient-facing material; however, diverse strategies are necessary to adapt existing models for multilingual populations.