Objective: To compare generative artificial intelligence (AI) use and perceptions between Korean physical therapists and physical therapy students and to identify variables associated with perceived usefulness, future intention to use AI for educational purposes, and concerns.Design: Cross-sectional online survey study.Methods: Korean physical therapists and physical therapy students completed an online questionnaire assessing generative AI use patterns and attitudes.Key outcomes were perceived usefulness/need, intention to use in future learning/education, and concern index.Between-group differences were tested using t-tests with Hedges' g.Associations were examined with multivariable linear regression using robust standard errors, adjusted for age, sex, role, recent AI use frequency, paid version, ease of use, and user experience.Results: Of 118 participants, 113 were included in the final analysis (51 students, 62 physical therapists).Educational or academic use of generative AI was reported by 105 participants, and use for patient-related purposes was reported by 59 participants.Perceived usefulness did not differ significantly between students and physical therapists (4.05 vs 3.90, p0.149).Students reported a higher mean future educational intention than physical therapists (4.49vs 4.16, p0.025).No significant between-group difference was found in concerns.Greater recent AI use frequency and more favorable user experience ratings were associated with higher perceived usefulness and future educational intention, whereas no variable was significantly associated with concerns.Conclusions: Generative AI use was common in both groups.Students showed greater future educational intention, while perceived usefulness and concerns were similar.Frequent recent use and favorable user experience were associated with higher perceived usefulness and future educational intention.
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