Dear Neil,
To help kick start the upcoming HIFA Spotlight online discussion on the HIFA Forum on Cataract (www.hifa.org/cataract ; sponsored by HelpMeSee), I thought HIFA members - especially those with an interest in the use of AI for patient education - might like to know about this paper from last year by Li et al in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (CJO). [I think the article is behind a paywall but perhaps people can access it through their institutions:]
https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/article/S0008-4182(24)00236-9/abstract
To quote the article's conclusion:
"AI conversion can enhance the readability of online PEMs [Patient Educational Materials] on cataract surgery, while maintaining accuracy and content integrity, thereby improving accessibility and comprehensibility for a wider audience."
I've copied (BCC) one of the authors in this message in case any of the authors would like to join HIFA and join in the discussion by telling us more about their research findings.
Best wishes
Julie
HIFA profile: Julie N Reza is a UK-based specialist in communications for biosciences, global health & international development (www.globalbiomedia.co.uk). She predominantly works with NGOs and not-for-profit organisations. Previously she was the senior science editor at TDR, based at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva; prior to this she worked at the Wellcome Trust, UK, leading educational projects on international health topics including trypanosomiasis and trachoma. She has a PhD in immunology and a specialist degree in science communication. She also has several years research and postgraduate teaching experience. She is a member of the HIFA Steering Group and HIFA Social Media Working Group. www.hifa.org/people/steering-group
www.hifa.org/people/social-media naimareza AT hotmail.com