A Pilot Study: Exploring The Role Of an Artificial Intelligence Powered Mental Health Support Tool For Mental Health Wellness For Physicians In Training
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the acceptability of an artificial intelligence powered mental health support tool for mental health wellness amongst physicians in training. The primary research procedures are: The primary research procedure will be the utilization of artificial intelligence powered mental health support session through a web browser for physicians in training to address symptoms related to depression and anxiety. A pre and post intervention survey, evaluating depression symptoms with the standardized PHQ-9 questionnaire and anxiety symptoms with the standardized GAD-7 questionnaire will be conducted to assess changes in mental health wellness. The study will enroll physicians in training, including Internal Medicine residents and Gastroenterology fellows. The study includes at least 4 sessions. The total study duration for each subject is 3 months.
Description
This is a prospective pilot study with internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows to evaluate the role of AI mental health support tool as a wellness resource. Participants will be invited via e-mail to participate in the study. The invitation e-mail will describe the study and ask that those who meet exclusion criteria do not participate in this pilot study. The e-mail will also include a file with information of the study for participants to review including how study members are blinded and the de-coding process required for participants to be contacted by a study member shou…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals 18 years old or older are included. * Training physicians in Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Cedars Sinai. * Study is limited to Cedars-Sinai employees who are known to speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * Active treatment of severe and uncontrolled anxiety or depression with a health care professional * Unwilling and or unable to participate * Non-English speakers.
Interventions
- Behavioralutilization of artificial intelligence powered mental health support session through a web browser
utilization of artificial intelligence powered mental health support session with the software XAIA through a web browser for physicians in training to address symptoms related to depression and anxiety.
Location
- Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, California