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 - Scorecard - MDSpire

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

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  • Yuankai Zhou

  • Wanrong Xiong

  • Huiying Liu

  • Qianlin Wang

  • Hongbo Luo

  • Yingying Yang

  • Shengjun Liu

  • Yun Long

  • June 23, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Impact of the 'DeepSeek Effect' on the Integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Settings: A National Online Cross-Sectional Survey of Academic Critical Care Physicians in China

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionGenerative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Settings
Key MechanismsIntegration of GAI in critical care medicine for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Target PopulationAcademic critical care physicians in China.
Care SettingTertiary hospitals

Key Highlights

  • Self-reported GAI utilization increased from 64.7% to 94.1% post-DeepSeek.
  • Formal GAI training participation remained low at around 13.2%.
  • Structured training linked to improved self-reported professional competence (AOR = 22.2).
  • Physicians prioritized critical integration skills over basic technical proficiency.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize GAI for precise diagnoses in critical care settings.

Management

  • Develop structured training frameworks for effective GAI integration.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess the impact of GAI on clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Risks

  • Address ethical concerns regarding dependence on GAI and patient data confidentiality.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients in critical care settings managed by academic physicians.

GAI can enhance personalized treatment strategies in critical care.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage critical evaluation of GAI outputs among physicians.
  • Implement institutional governance for GAI use in clinical practice.

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