The First Months of Life of ChatGPT and Its Impact in Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Current Literature

• Published in: Annals of biomedical engineering 2024-05, Vol.52 (5), p.1107-1110
• Main Authors: Alessandri-Bonetti, Mario, Liu, Hilary Y., Giorgino, Riccardo, Nguyen, Vu T., Egro, Francesco M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Biochemistry; Biological and Medical Physics; Biomedical and Life Sciences; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Biomedicine; Biophysics; Chatbots; Classical Mechanics; Health care; Letter to the Editor; Risk reduction; Vigilance
• ISSN: 0090-6964; 1573-9686
• DOI: 10.1007/s10439-023-03325-8

We aimed to evaluate current trends and future directions in the field of AI research since ChatGPT was launched. We performed a bibliometric analysis of the literature published during the first 7 months of the life of ChatGPT since its introduction, updated to July 1st, 2023. Seven hundred and twenty-four (724) articles were retrieved. This analysis highlights a significant increase in publications exploring ChatGPT use across various medical disciplines, indicating its expanding relevance in healthcare. A decline proportion of studies focusing on ethical considerations was observed. Simultaneously, there was a steady increase in studies focused on the exploration of possible applications of ChatGPT. As ChatGPT applications continue to expand, ongoing vigilance and collaborative efforts to optimize ChatGPT performance are essential in harnessing the benefits while mitigating the risks of AI use in healthcare.