Trust in AI and Digitalization in Healthcare Across Generational Groups: A Comparative Study of Barriers and Facilitators Toward Equitable Adoption. (TRUST-AI)

Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Digital Health; Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07265427

ANDI-MFA2

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to investigate differences in perception of barriers and facilitators of digitalization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage in healthcare across different generational groups (youth, working-age adults, and seniors). The results will help create practical recommendations for public health projects and consultants to support fair and inclusive use of new digital tools in healthcare. A cross-sectional online survey will be conducted among students at HAW, patients and employees in the rehabilitation center in Oldenburg, and seniors participating in the "Digital im Alter"(DIA) project.

Full description

This study will use an online questionnaire to collect data from respondents about their attitudes toward digital technologies and artificial intelligence in healthcare, as well as their opinions about barriers and facilitators for the equal adoption of modern technologies. The survey will be conducted in November to December 2025.

The survey will use validated scales, including the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) and the Human-Computer Trust Scale (HCTS), combined with additional items assessing perceived barriers and facilitators. Open-ended questions will allow participants to express their views on barriers and facilitators in their own words and from their perspective.

Enrollment: 250 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18 or older
• Belonging to one of the defined participant groups
• Consent to participate in the online survey
• Ability to participate in the survey (e.g., sufficient German or English language skills)

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals under 18
• Inability to give informed consent
• Illiteracy

Trial design

250 participants in 3 patient groups

Rehabilitation Center Oldenburg patients and employees

Description:

Patients and employees at a rehabilitation center Oldenburg.

training course participants

Description:

Seniors participating in "Digital in Old Age" training courses.

Students

Description:

Students at HAW Hamburg