Yfke Ongena

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Yfke Ongena is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of public perception, technology, and medicine. Her key research areas include artificial intelligence in healthcare, patient attitudes toward medical innovation, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. Ongena is best known for her highly cited 2021 study, "Do People Favor Artificial Intelligence Over Physicians? A Survey Among the General Population and Their View on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine," which has garnered 100 citations. This landmark work investigated public trust in AI across radiology, robotic surgery, and dermatology, revealing nuanced preferences that challenge assumptions about technology replacing human doctors. Her contributions have helped shape the discourse on how AI can be integrated into clinical practice while maintaining patient confidence. Ongena’s research is particularly notable for its prospective methodology and its focus on three rapidly advancing AI fields, making her findings directly relevant to ongoing debates in medical ethics and digital health. Her work continues to inform policymakers, clinicians, and technologists seeking to understand the human factors that will determine AI’s successful adoption in medicine.

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   Do People Favor Artificial Intelligence Over Physicians? A Survey Among the General Population and Their View on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

   100 citations · 2021

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