ChatGPT-generated postoperative instructions scored lower in understandability (81% vs 91%) and actionability (73% vs 92%) compared to institution-specific instructions.
Effect estimate: η2 0.86 (95% CI 0.67-1.00)
Absolute Event Rate: 81% vs 91%
This qualitative study rates the level of understandability, actionability, and procedure-specific content in postoperative instructions generated from ChatGPT, Google Search, and Stanford University.
Ayoub et al. (Thu,) conducted a letter in Pediatric otolaryngologic procedures (n=24). ChatGPT vs. Google Search and Stanford University (institution) was evaluated on Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool-printable (PEMAT-P) understandability score (η2 0.86, 95% CI 0.67-1.00). ChatGPT-generated postoperative instructions scored lower in understandability (81% vs 91%) and actionability (73% vs 92%) compared to institution-specific instructions.