As percepções dos fisioterapeutas em relação aos benefícios e riscos da inteligência artificial e robótica

Abstract

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics have been gaining ground in physiotherapy, bringing technological advances and ethical challenges. These innovations impact professional practice and the quality of care. Objective: To identify physiotherapists’ perceptions regarding the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 45 physiotherapists. The Sociodemographic Questionnaire and the Questionnaire on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Big Data were used. Data were collected remotely. Results: There was a predominance of physiotherapists working in private institutions (52.4%), with more than 10 years of professional experience (50%), and specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology (54.8%). Most participants reported the absence of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in their institutions (64.3%). A high level of agreement was observed regarding the benefits of Artificial Intelligence, especially concerning improvements in healthcare system efficiency (95.3%) and data management (92.8%). On the other hand, the risks were widely recognized, particularly the lack of regulation (97.6%). Standardized scores showed a high perception of both benefits (79.6%) and risks (73.2%), with no statistically significant differences among the analyzed variables. Conclusion: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics show significant potential in physiotherapy, although their adoption remains limited.