The “DeepSeek effect” and the adoption–integration gap of generative artificial intelligence in clinical practice: a national online convenience cross-sectional survey of academic critical care physicians in China - Report - MDSpire
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The “DeepSeek effect” and the adoption–integration gap of generative artificial intelligence in clinical practice: a national online convenience cross-sectional survey of academic critical care physicians in China
Clinical Report: The Impact of the DeepSeek Effect on GAI in Critical Care
Overview
The introduction of DeepSeek significantly increased self-reported GAI utilization among Chinese academic critical care physicians, rising from 64.7% to 94.1%. However, there was no corresponding increase in formal GAI training or self-assessed professional competence.
Background
The integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) into healthcare is crucial for enhancing clinical decision-making, particularly in critical care settings where accuracy is vital. Despite the potential benefits, a gap exists between the adoption of GAI tools and their effective integration into clinical practice.
Data Highlights
Metric
Pre-DeepSeek
Post-DeepSeek
P-value
GAI Utilization
64.7%
94.1%
< 0.001
Formal GAI Training
13.2%
13.7%
0.84
Trained Physicians Completing Training
< 30%
N/A
N/A
Key Findings
Self-reported GAI utilization increased from 64.7% to 94.1% after DeepSeek's launch.
Formal GAI training participation remained low at 13.2% pre-DeepSeek and 13.7% post-DeepSeek.
Less than 30% of trained physicians completed structured GAI training.
Completion of structured training was linked to improved self-reported competence (AOR = 22.2).
Physicians emphasized the need for critical integration skills over basic technical proficiency (OR = 16.3).
Clinical Implications
Addressing the gap between GAI adoption and effective integration is essential.
Conclusion
The DeepSeek effect has led to increased GAI adoption among critical care physicians, yet the lack of formal training and integration strategies remains a challenge.
