Supplementary Material for: A pilot survey of patient perspectives on an artificial intelligence-generated presenter in a patient information video about face-down positioning after vitreoretinal surgery

Introduction: Video education is a commonly used patient education tool. However, the impact of integrating artificial intelligence remains unexplored. This study aimed to examine the acceptability of an AI-generated presenter in patient information videos about face-down positioning after vitreoretinal surgery.
Method: Participants who were planned for vitreoretinal surgery in which face-down positioning was recommended were prospectively enrolled at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Participants were provided with an educational video, presented by an AI-generated presenter. A pre-and post-video questionnaire was administered electronically.
Results: There were 15 participants included in the study. In the pre-video questionnaire, most participants rated their awareness of special equipment for positioning as ‘not aware’ (33%) and ‘slightly aware’ (33%), with a median six-item Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory score of 12 (interquartile range 12-15). In the post-video questionnaire, most participants rated the video's quality as ‘excellent’ (73%) and would recommend it to others (73%). The majority of participants strongly agreed that they understood the AI presenter (60%), felt at ease with the presenter (60%), and trusted the presenter (60%). Four participants (22%) disagreed with the statement: ‘I was aware the presenter was computer generated.’
Conclusions: Video-based education may provide information that patients find useful, particularly for physical maneuvers such as face-down positioning. The use of an AI-generated presenter was well-received by the majority of patients. Further research regarding the use of AI to develop educational video content is warranted.