Artificial Intelligence Literacy and E-Health Literacy in Rheumatic Diseases

NCT ID: NCT07054749

Last Updated: 2025-07-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

201 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-22

Study Completion Date

2025-05-31

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate digital health competencies in individuals with rheumatic and degenerative joint diseases. Specifically, it assesses e-health literacy and artificial intelligence literacy, which refer to individuals' ability to access, understand, and utilize online health information and AI-based health technologies. Participants include patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, and healthy volunteers. The study also examines how these competencies are associated with demographic variables, anxiety, depression, and functional status. Findings may contribute to improving digital health strategies for patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

Detailed Description

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Digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare systems. However, the ability of patients to effectively access and use these technologies varies depending on multiple factors such as education level, health status, and psychological well-being. This cross-sectional study aims to measure two key competencies: e-health literacy (the ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise online health information) and artificial intelligence literacy (understanding and engaging with AI-supported health tools).

The study will recruit three groups: individuals with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), individuals with degenerative joint disease (knee osteoarthritis), and healthy controls. All participants will complete standardized self-report questionnaires, including the E-Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS), the Artificial Intelligence Literacy Scale (AILS), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ).

The primary aim is to compare digital literacy levels across groups and examine correlations with socio-demographic characteristics and mental health indicators. The results are expected to inform clinical strategies and patient education programs aimed at improving engagement with digital health services, particularly in patients with chronic rheumatic conditions.

Conditions

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Psoriatic Arthritis Knee Osteoarthritis Healthy Controls

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Patient group

Inclusion criteria for the Rheumatoid arthritis group were: meeting the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) classification criteria for Rheumatoid arthritis , aged 18-65 years, preserved cognitive function, literacy, and willingness to participate. The ankylosing spondylitis group included individuals who met the Modified New York criteria for ankylosing spondylitis and fulfilled the same cognitive, literacy, and age requirements. Similarly, the psoriatic arthritis group consisted of patients meeting the the Classification of Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) criteria classification criteria, aged 18-65, with adequate cognition and literacy, and who consented to participate.

No interventions assigned to this group

The knee osteoarthritis control group

The knee osteoarthritis control group included individuals who presented to the same clinic with chronic knee pain (≥6 months), were diagnosed with knee OA based on clinical and radiological findings, and matched the IRD group by age and gender using frequency matching. They also had adequate cognitive and literacy levels and provided consent.

No interventions assigned to this group

The healthy control group

The healthy control group was composed of community-dwelling individuals without any diagnosed chronic disease or complaints, matched to the patient group in terms of age and gender, with preserved cognitive function, literacy, and voluntary participation.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Age between 18 and 65 years

Adequate cognitive function and literacy

Ability to provide written informed consent

For RA group: Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis based on ACR 2010 criteria

For AS group: Diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis based on Modified New York criteria

For PSA group: Diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis based on CASPAR criteria

For OA group: Clinical and radiological diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis with symptoms ≥6 months

For healthy controls: No known chronic diseases or complaints

Exclusion Criteria

Cognitive impairment or illiteracy

Unwillingness to participate

Presence of multiple rheumatic diseases

Major psychiatric disorder or neurodegenerative disease

Use of assistive digital devices that influence e-health literacy independently
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Gulseren Demir Karakilic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Gulseren Demir Karakilic

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Yozgat Bozok University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yozgat, Yozgat, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Çelebi, C., et al., Artificial intelligence literacy: An adaptation study. Instructional Technology and Lifelong Learning, 2023. 4(2): p. 291-306.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Wang, B., P.-L.P. Rau, and T. Yuan, Measuring user competence in using artificial intelligence: validity and reliability of artificial intelligence literacy scale. Behaviour & information technology, 2023. 42(9): p. 1324-1337.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

TAMER GENCER, Z., Analysis of validity and reliability of Norman and Skinner's e-Health scale literacy for cultural adaptation. Istanbul Universitesi Iletisim Fakultesi Dergisi,

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Norman CD, Skinner HA. eHealth Literacy: Essential Skills for Consumer Health in a Networked World. J Med Internet Res. 2006 Jun 16;8(2):e9. doi: 10.2196/jmir.8.2.e9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16867972 (View on PubMed)

49. Ulusoy, M., N.H. Sahin, and H. Erkmen, Turkish version of the Beck Anxiety Inventory: psychometric properties. Journal of cognitive psychotherapy, 1998. 12(2): p. 163.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Hisli, N., A reliability and validity study of Beck Depression Inventory in a university student sample). J. Psychol., 1989. 7: p. 3-13.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Tuzun EH, Eker L, Aytar A, Daskapan A, Bayramoglu M. Acceptability, reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Turkish version of WOMAC osteoarthritis index. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2005 Jan;13(1):28-33. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2004.10.010.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15639634 (View on PubMed)

Schoels M, Aletaha D, Funovits J, Kavanaugh A, Baker D, Smolen JS. Application of the DAREA/DAPSA score for assessment of disease activity in psoriatic arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2010 Aug;69(8):1441-7. doi: 10.1136/ard.2009.122259. Epub 2010 Jun 4.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20525844 (View on PubMed)

Akkoc Y, Karatepe AG, Akar S, Kirazli Y, Akkoc N. A Turkish version of the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index: reliability and validity. Rheumatol Int. 2005 May;25(4):280-4. doi: 10.1007/s00296-003-0432-y. Epub 2004 Jan 17.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 14730386 (View on PubMed)

Wells G, Becker JC, Teng J, Dougados M, Schiff M, Smolen J, Aletaha D, van Riel PL. Validation of the 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28) and European League Against Rheumatism response criteria based on C-reactive protein against disease progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and comparison with the DAS28 based on erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Ann Rheum Dis. 2009 Jun;68(6):954-60. doi: 10.1136/ard.2007.084459. Epub 2008 May 19.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18490431 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2024-GOKAEK-2413_2024.11.20_17

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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