Nursing Students' AI Knowledge Study
Nursing Students' AI Knowledge Study
BY
DEBISHREE D. MOHANTA
JYOTISHREE MOHANTY
KIRAN BEHERA
RAJIB RANJAN PUHAN
SUBMITTED TO
Debishree D Mohanta
Jyotishree mohanty
Kiran Behera
Rajib Ranjan Puhan
[Link]. Nursing 4th Year
ABSRTACT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to express our deepest gratitude and
appreciation to those who have contributed to the completion
of this project. Without, their support and guidance this journey
would not have been possible.
First and foremost, we are profoundly thankful to our guide Mrs.
Dhanya V.J. (Assistant Professor, Department of paediatrics ,
SUM Nursing College) for her guidance and mentorship
throughout the process. Her constructive feedback and support
have been very valuable in making of this project. We would
also like to extend our thank to Professor Dr. Pravati Tripathy,
Dean of SUM Nursing College for her guidance and support
towards the study.
We take this opportunity to thank all our teachers of SNC and
research committee members for their feedbacks at different
stages of our research work, which helped in the enrichment of
our research project.
We want to acknowledge each individuals who participated in
the study despite their busy schedules. We want to express our
appreciation towards the library members for giving us
opportunity to access the journals and e-sources.
We sincerely thank our family members and friends for their
encouragement and understanding during all the journey of
research. Your support has been a source of motivation. Our
deepest and hearty appreciation to all who played a role no
matter big or small in making this research possible.
DEBISHREE D MOHANTA
JYOTISHREE MOHANTY
KIRAN BEHERA
RAJIB RANJAN PUHAN
Birth of Artificial Intelligence ( 1950 - 1956): This range of time was when the
interest in AI really came to a head. Alan Turing published his work “Computer
Machinery and Intelligence” which eventually became The Turing Test, which
experts used to measure computer intelligence. The term “artificial intelligence”
was coined and came into popular use.
Revival and growth (1980s – 1990s): The introduction of expert system and
advancement in machine learning rekindled interest in AI. Companies began
investing in AI for specific application such as medical diagnosis and financial
forecasting.
OPERATIONAL DEFINATION
1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE :– In this study AI refers to computer
system or machine designed to perform tasks typically requiring human
intelligence and reducing the work load of nursing students.(improve
student learning)
2. KNOWLEDGE :– In this study it refers to the nursing students
understanding and comprehension of artificial intelligence concepts.
3. ATTITUDE :- In this study it refers to the nursing students positive or
negative perception , beliefs and feeling toward AI in healthcare
4. NURSING STUDENT : In this study we have taken basic [Link] nursing
student.
SUMMARY
The chapter consists of introduction, back ground of the study, need for study,
statement of problem, objectives and operational definition.
CHAPTER- ii
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
CHAPTER 01
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
INTRODUCTION
A Literature review refers to the activates involved in identifying and
searching for information on topic and understanding . It is a written
summery to the state of the art on research. A literature review uses as
its database reports of primary or original scholarship and does not
report new primary scholarship itself. The primary reports used in the
literature may be verbal, but in the vast majority of cases , report are
written documents. The types of scholarship may be empirical,
theoretical ,critical/ analytic, or methodological in nature. ( H.M.
Cooper,1988)
➢ According to Polit and Hungler (1999) review of literature is a
critical summary of research on a topic of interest generally prepared
to put a research problem in context or to identify gaps and weakness
in prior studies so as to justify a new investigation.
➢ The major goal of review of literature is to develop a strong
knowledge base to carry out research and other scholarly and clinical
practice setting activities. ( Wood and Haber, 2000).
REVIEW OF LITERATURE :
I ) REVIEW OF LITERATURE RELATED TO THE ATTITUDE OF
AI :-
1. STUDY RELATED TO INFLUENCED OF AI ETHICS AWARENESS ,
ATTITUDE ,ANXIETY AND SELFEFFICACY ON NURSING
STUDENT‘S BEHAVIORAL INTENTIONS
Jung-Won Ahn , Yeunhee Kwak(2022) conducted a study on
influenced of AI ethics awareness , attitude , anxiety and selfficacy on
nursing student’s behavioral intentions, at Gyeonggi-do . this study
the participants included 189 nursing students in Gyeonggi-do, with
data collected from November to December 2021 using self-reported
questionnaires. The findings showed that the third and fourth-year
nursing students had higher scores for selfefficacy ,positive attitude
toward AI (,and AI ethical awareness than the first and second-year
nursing students, while their anxiety scores were lower. Behavioral
intention was influenced by self-efficacy and a favorable attitude
toward AI. The R2 was 0.42 after [Link] healthcare settings,
instructional programs on AI-based technologies are essential for
fostering a favorable attitude toward AI and self-efficacy.
RESEARCH APPROACH
Research approach is a plan and procedures that consists of the
steps of broad assumptions to detailed methods of data
collection, analysis and interpretation.
The quantitative approach was considered as the appropriate
approach to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Artificial
Intelligence among nursing students in selected nursing college
of Bhubaneswar.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Non experimental , descriptive survey design
VARIABLES
A variable represents any characteristic, number, or quantity
that can be measured or quantified. The term encompasses
anything that can vary or change, ranging from simple
concepts like age and height to more complex ones like
satisfaction levels or economic status.
I. RESEARCH VARIABLE
Knowledge and attitude of AI
RESEARCH SETTING
The setting of a research study refers to the physical, social, or
experimental context in which the research is conducted. This
includes the location, time period, population, and
environmental factors.
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STUDY POPULATION
A study population is a group considered for a study or
statistical reasoning. The study population is not limited to the
human population only. It is a set of aspects that have
something in common. They can be objects, animals,
measurements, etc., with many characteristics within a group.
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The study poulation for the present study is on bsc (N) 2 nd year
and 3rd year students of sum nursing college.
SAMPLE
A sample is a smaller set of data that a researcher chooses or
selects from a larger population using a pre-defined method.
In this study the sample is 2nd year and 3rd year [Link] nursing
students.
SAMPLE SIZE
Sample size refers to the number of participants or
observations included in a study.
In this study the sample size consists of approx.350 nursing
students .
SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
It refers to methods for selecting a subset of a population to
make statistical inferences about the entire population.
Convenient sampling technique was used for the study and
sample size consist of 350 nursing students between the age
group of 19 to 20 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
Those who are not interested to participate in the
study.
Those who are not understanding English
PART-A
Demographic profile like age, gender, year of study, occupation
of mother, occupation of father, family income per month, type
of family, residential area, knowledge regarding AI.
PART-B
It consist of self- administrated questionnaires on knowledge
which consists of 15 question to assess the knowledge and
attitude towards AI among nursing students.
PART -C
It consists of self- administrated questionnaires on attitude
which consists of 14 question to assess the knowledge and
attitude towards AI among nursing students. Participants are
requested to read question carefully and kindly place a tick
mark on the space provided.
SCORING PROCEDURE:
1. Each question consists of four option, the correct answer
corresponding one the incorrect answers corresponding
zero marks. The total score is (15). The total score
interpreted as follow:-
PILOT STUDY
A pilot study is a miniature versions of the planned research to
identify and correct problem which could affect the research
process. The pilot was conducted to determine the possible of
the study. Based on the finding of the pilot study, the main
study conducted. Pilot study was conducted in vivekanand
college, Bhubneswar Odisha. The study was conducted on the
sample of 35 students . To assess the knowledge and attitude
towards AI among nursing students.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
Approval of research problem and objectives was taken
from the SUM Nursing College Research committee.
Prior permission was taken from the respective concerned
authority
Written permission was obtained from the vivekananad
college dean ,Bhubaneswar.
Confidentiality was maintained thoroughly. •
IRB NO:- SOADU/SNC/Acad-117/134/2024
SUMMARY
This chapter deals with the different steps which under taken
by the investigator for gathering and organizing the data. It is
composed of description of research approach, research design,
study setting, variables, reliability, population, sample size,
sample technique, data collection procedure, plan for data
analysis and ethical considerat
SCHEMATIC RERESENTATION OF THE STUDY
TOOLSAND
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUE
TECHNIQUE
TOOL–– I:I: Self
TOOL Self structured
structured demographic
demographic questionnaires.
questionnaires.
TOOL–– II:
TOOL II: Self
Self structured
structured knowledge
knowledge questionnaires.
questionnaires.
TOOL–– III:
TOOL III: Self
Self structured
structured attitude
attitude questionnaires
questionnaires..
ANALYSIS
• Frequency and percentage of socio demographic variables.
• Frequency and percentage of knowledge and attitude among
nursing students.
• To find out the association between the knowledge and the
attitude with the selected sociodemographic by using chi- square
form.
CHAPTER- 1V
ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 04
DATA ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION:
This chapter deals with the description of sample analysis and interpretation of
data which was collected from 350 bsc nursing students. The data collection got
organized, analyzed with descriptive statistics i.e. frequency proportion and
statistical interference i.e. association between chi square test and then interpret
the data as per the purpose of the study.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To assess the knowledge of AI among nursing students.
2. To assess the attitude of AI among nursing students
3. To find out the association between knowledge and attitude regarding AI
among nursing students with selected socio – demographic data.
ORGANIZATION OF DATA
The collected data in analyzed organized, tabulated and presented under the
following :-
SECTION-A
Description of the study sample according to socio demographic variables by
using frequency and percentage.
SECTION-B
Distribution of sample based on the level of knowledge of AI among the nursing
students.
SECTION-C
Data on attitude regarding AI among nursing students
SECTION-A
DISTRIBUTION OF DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF THE SAMPLE
Table No.1
Frequency and percentage distribution of sample with their selected socio
demographic variable.
SL DEMOGRAPHIC FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE
NO VARIALE (F) (%)
1. Age in year:
19 173 49.4
20 130 37.1
21 45 12.9
24 2 .6
2. Gender:
Male 154 44.0
Female 196 56.0
3. Year of study
Bsc(N)1st year 0 0
Bsc(N)2nd year 158 45.1
Bsc (N)3rd year 192 54.9
Bsc (N)4th year 0 0
4. Residential at
Hostel 188 53.7
Dayscholar 162 46.3
5. State you belong to:
Odisha 289 82.6
West bengal 47 13.4
Other 14 4.0
6. Occupation of father
Private 103 29.4
Government 195 55.7
Employed 19 5.4
Unemployed 33 9.4
7. Occupation of mother
Private 62 17.7
Government 50 14.3
Employed 43 12.3
Unemployed 195 55.7
AGE
60
49.4 37.1
50
40
30
12.9
20
10
0.6
0
19 20 21 24
Fig 4.2 A bar diagram showing the percentage a distribution of sample in terms
of genders.
GENDER
60
56
50
44
40
30
20
10
0
male female
Among the samples 154(44%) are male and 196(56%) are females.
Fig 4.3 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of year of study.
YEAR OF STUDY
250
200 192
158
150
100
50
0 0
0
bsc 1st yr bsc 2nd yr bsc 3rd yr bsc 4th yr
Among the samples 158(45.1%) are of bsc 2nd year and 196(56.0%) are of bsc
3rd year.
Fig 4.4 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of residential.
RESIDENTIAL
56
54 53.7
52
50
48
46.3
46
44
42
hostel dayscolar
Among the samples 188(53.7%) are staying in hostel and 162(46.3%) are
dayscolar’s.
Fig 4.5 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of state you belong to.
STATE YOU BELONG
90
82.6
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 13.4
10 4
0
odisha westbengal others
Among the samples 289(82.6%) are from odisha , 47(13.4%) are from
westbengal and 14(4%) are from others.
Fig 4.6 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of occupation of father.
OCCUPATION OF FATHER
60 55.7
50
40
29.4
30
20
9.4
10
5.4
0
private government employed unemployed
Fig 4.7 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of occupation of mother.
OCCUPATION OF MOTHER
55.7
60
50
40
17.7 12.3
30 14.3
20
10
0
private government employed unemployed
Among the samples 62(17.7%) are working in private , 50(14.3%) are working
in government , 43(12.3%) are employed and 195(55.7%) are unemployed.
Fig 4.8 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of monthly family income .
25
20
15 12.6
10
10 7.7
5
1.7
0
10,000 - 21,000 – 41,000 – 61,000 – 81,000 – 1 Above 1 lakh
20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 lakh
Among the samples 27(7.7%) are earning 10000 – 20000 , 44(12.6%) are
earning 21000 – 40000, 110(31.4%) are earning 41000 – 60000 ,128(36.6%) are
earning 61000 – 80000 ,35(10%) are earning 81000 – 1 lakh , 6(1.7%) are
earning above 1 lakh.
Fig 4.9 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of regular access to smart phone.
Among the samples 282(80.6%) have regular access to smart phone and
68(19.4%) don’t have regular access to smart phone.
Fig 4.10 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of how often you use AI.
0 0
1 – 2 hrs 3 to 5 hrs 7 to 9 hrs More than 10 hrs
Among the samples 78(22.3%) use AI 1-2hrs, 251(71.7%) use AI 3-5hrs, 21(6%)
use AI 7-8hrs.
Fig 4.11 A bar diagram showing the percentage distribution of sample in terms
of knowledge regarding AI.
KNOWLEDGE REGARDING AI
14.3
85.7
37.4
62.6
Among the samples 219(62.6%) have used AI before and 131(37.4%) have not
used AI before.
SECTION-B
DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE BASED ON THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG THE
NURSING STUDENTS REGARDING AI.
TABLE 2
Frequency and percentage of level of knowledge towards AI among nursing
students.
N=350
Fig 4.12 A bar graph showing the percentage distribution sample in terms of
knowledge towards AI among nursing students.
LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE
60
50
49.1
50
40
30
20
10
0 0.9
Adequate knowledge Modrate knowledge Inadequate knowledge
SECTION-C
DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE BASED ON ATTITUDE AMONG THE NURSING
STUDENTS REGARDING AI.
TABLE 3
Frequency and percentage of attitude towards AI among nursing students.
LEVEL OF ATTITUDE
80 74.9
70
60
50
40
30 25.1
20
10
0
Positive attitude Nagative attitude
Among the samples 262(74.9%) belong to positive attitude and 88(25.1%) are
having negative attitude.
SECTION – D
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGE IN BHUBANESWAR.
SECTION – E
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ATTITUDE AND SOCIO DEMOGRAPHIC DATA AMONG
NURSING STUDENTS IN SELECTED COLLEGE IN BHUBANESWAR.
SUMMARY
This chapter deals with the analysis, organizing and synthesizing the data and
interpreting it using statistical table, pie chart and graphs. The data was
analyzed based on the objectives of the study.
CHAPTER- v
SUMMARY
APPENDIX - A
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APPENDIX- C
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From,
Debishree Debaprasad Mohanta,Kiran Behera,Jyotishree Mohanty,Rajib Ranjan
Puhan
[Link]. Nursing 4th year,
SUM Nursing College,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Forwarded through the Dean of Sum Nursing College,
Prof. Dr. Pravati Tripathy,
SUM Nursing College,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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Respected Sir,
We are [Link]. Nursing 4th year students of SUM Nursing College,
have selected the below mentioned topic for our research project for the
fulfillment of [Link]. Nursing 4 th year Programme in the selected IMS & SUM
Hospital, Bhubaneswar.
TOPIC: A study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards AI among nursing
students in selected nursing college of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Objectives:
1. To assess the knowledge towards AI among nursing students.
2. To assess the attitude towards AI among nursing students
3. To find out the association between level of knowledge and attitude regarding
AI among nursing students with selected socio – demographic data .
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APPENDIX- E
INSTRUCTION:
( This part of questionnaires is related to the socio demographic variables
of the study participated and pattern ofuse if AI tools , kindly please read
the following statements and mark and write the appropriate response )
1. Age in years________________
2. Gender ?
a) Male
b) Female
3. Year of study?
a) Bsc(N)1st year
b) Bsc(N)2nd year
c) Bsc (N)3rd year
d) Bsc (N)4th year
4. Residential at
a) Hostel
b) Dayscholar
6. Occupation of father
a) Private
b) Government
c) Employed
d) Unemployed
7. Occupation of mother
a) Private
b) Government
c) Employed
d) Unemployed
a) 10,000 -20,000
b) 21,000 – 40,000
c) 41,000 – 60,000
d) 61,000 – 80,000
e) 81,000 – 1 lakh
f) Above 1 lakh
10. How often do you use AI – based tools (e.g.; chatGPT , virtual
assistants) in your academic or personal life?
a) 1 – 2 hrs
b) 3 to 5 hrs
c) 7 to 9 hrs
d) More than 10 hrs
a) Yes
b) No
If yes , source of information_________________
SECTION – B
( SELF-ADMINISTERDED KNOWKEDGE QUESTIONNARIE)
INSTRUCTION:
( This part of questionnaires is related to assess the knowledge and
Attitude towards AI among nursing students. The participants are
requested to read the questions carefully and kindly place a tick mark in
the space provided at each item.)
2. Define AI
a) Studying computer hardware systems
b) Human-intelligent machines
c) Programming simple applications
d) Robots replacing all human jobs
11. For nurses using AI technologies, what is the most crucial skill?
a) Technical programming
b) creativity and critical thinking
c) data entry skills
d) marketing abilities
1. I am interested
in using AI
systems
manually in my
daily life.
2. I feel comfortble
using AI based
tools in my
studies or
practice.
3. I believe that AI
can play an
important role in
healthcare
4. I believe AI will
play a
significant role
in the future of
nursing
education.
5. I think AI can
improve
communication
between
healthcare
professionals
and patients.
6. I think AI can
help nurses
make more
informed
decisions in
patient care
7. I think there are
many beneficial
application of AI
in nursing.
8. I think AI can
help in decision
making process
efficiently.
9. I think AI can
help to reduce
our work load.
10. I think AI make
many errors.
Associate
1.
professor in
department of
pediatrics
Manisha
praharaj maam
2.
Assistant
professor in
department of
pediatrics
Dr. udaybhanu
rout sir
3.
Associate
professor in
department of
general
medicine
IMS & SUM
hospital
Madhusmita
Nayak maam
4.
Assistant
professor
In department of
obstetics and
gynecology
Susan konda
maam
5.
Assistant
professor in
department of
medical and
surgical nursing
Dr. sudhanshu
sekhar lenka sir
6.
Associate
professor in
department of
community
medicine
Jhuilata pradhan
maam
7.
Assistant
professor
In department of
medical and
surgical nursing
1. J. S. Attitude of Nursing Students towards Artificial Intelligence. Int J Sci
Healthc Res. 2022 June 30;7(2):334–47.
Attitudes toward AI among nursing students show regional variance, often linked to levels of education and cultural factors. In Gyeonggi-do, students with higher educational attainment displayed more positive attitudes, aided by instructional programs . Conversely, across Saudi Arabian universities, personality traits significantly influenced AI attitudes, revealing opennness correlated with positivity regardless of educational level . Such differences suggest educational and cultural contexts shape how students perceive AI. Future initiatives should consider these nuances to optimize AI learning experiences globally.
Studies recommend arranging frequent workshops and training sessions to enhance AI knowledge among nursing students. This builds familiarity, reduces anxiety, and increases favorable attitudes toward AI. For example, the study by Samira Ahmed Alsenany suggests educational programs to increase AI technology understanding, while the comparative meta-analysis indicates a need for curriculum integration to address knowledge gaps .
The need for ethical education in AI is highlighted by studies noting students' favorable attitudes towards AI and the necessity for ethical frameworks. Cooper and Polit & Hungler emphasize understanding AI's ethical implications, aligning with the meta-analysis observations on students' readiness for AI but lacking ethical education. This gap necessitates incorporating ethics education to ensure responsible AI usage .
Anxiety negatively influences behavioral intentions towards AI usage among nursing students. The study by Jung-Won Ahn and Yeunhee Kwak noted lower anxiety scores among higher-year students who also had higher self-efficacy and positive attitudes toward AI, resulting in more favorable behavioral intentions. This suggests that reducing anxiety through education can lead to improved acceptance and utilization of AI technology .
In Mona M. Abd EI-Maksoud's study, 68.2% of nursing students had adequate knowledge about AI. The primary sources of their knowledge were self-taught methods, accounting for 38.6%, while 36.6% of students reported no knowledge about AI initially, pointing to a gap in structured educational initiatives .
High levels of self-efficacy and a favorable attitude toward AI positively influence nursing students' behavioral intentions. A study by Jung-Won Ahn and Yeunhee Kwak in Gyeonggi-do found that third and fourth-year nursing students had higher scores for self-efficacy and a positive attitude toward AI, leading to enhanced behavioral intentions, with an adjusted R2 of 0.42 .
Personality traits significantly impact nursing students' attitudes toward AI. The study found that students scoring high in openness tend to have positive attitudes, whereas those scoring high in neuroticism and agreeableness showed less positive and more negative attitudes toward AI. Conscientious students often had negative attitudes. These findings suggest that personality influences how AI is perceived and accepted, which is crucial for integrating AI in nursing education effectively .
Gender slightly affects attitudes towards AI, with male students scoring slightly higher than females on subscales like 'Benefits of AI in nursing' and 'Willingness to use AI.' However, both genders scored lower on 'Practical advantages of AI,' indicating that despite overall positive and willing attitudes, practical applications are seen less favorably regardless of gender .
The study conducted by Samira Ahmed Alsenany and colleagues found a significant correlation between nursing students' demographic characteristics and their attitudes toward AI usage. Factors included familiarity with AI, self-assessed technological competence, living location, and educational attainment. 79.6% of the participants were familiar with AI, and 64% were favorable toward using AI, suggesting that demographic factors significantly influence attitudes .
Both studies show positive correlations between AI familiarity and its usage. At King Khalid University, 68.2% of students reported having adequate knowledge, primarily self-taught, resulting in positive attitudes. In Ghana, 50% of medical students were somewhat aware of AI, and a significant portion used AI-assisted technologies like Grammarly and ChatGPT despite limited training opportunities, indicating familiarity drives engagement .