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谷歌搜索与 ChatGPT 对 PICC 置管护理中患者理解及潜在依从性的影响:一项比较分析

 

Authors Yang F, Ma J, Liu M, Du Z 

Received 4 July 2025

Accepted for publication 3 October 2025

Published 22 October 2025 Volume 2025:19 Pages 3275—3284

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S551679

Checked for plagiarism Yes

Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 2

Editor who approved publication: Dr Johnny Chen

Fang Yang,1 Jun Ma,1 Manman Liu,1 Zhuang Du2 

1Department of Hematology, The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of the First Operating Room, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, People’s Republic of China

Correspondence: Fang Yang, Department of Hematology, The Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, No. 6, Fucheng Road, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +861066958322, Email yangfangxgg@163.com Zhuang Du, Department of the First Operating Room, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, No. 826, Xinan Road, Dalian, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +8641184412001, Email duzhuangvip@163.com

Objective: To compare the quality and comprehensiveness of information on peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) provided by Google and the artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, and to identify the implications for patient understanding, informed decision-making, and potential adherence in oncology care.
Methods: In a simulated study, the top 20 PICC-related frequently asked questions (FAQs) were identified via a standardized Google search. These questions were posed to both platforms, and the responses were systematically analyzed and compared for source, type, and content.
Results: Google’s answers were fragmented and sourced mainly from government websites (45%). In contrast, ChatGPT provided comprehensive, synthesized responses, primarily from academic sources (70%), as inferred from the content, given its lack of explicit source attribution. Critically, significant discrepancies in key clinical information were found. For instance, Google’s top answer for PICC longevity was “two to six weeks”, while ChatGPT suggested “up to six months or more”, creating a high potential for patient confusion and undermining trust in prescribed care plans.
Conclusion: ChatGPT has the potential to offer more integrated health information than traditional search engines, thereby influencing how patients access knowledge. However, the presence of conflicting and decontextualized information introduces significant risks, such as patient confusion and anxiety, which can negatively impact trust, shared decision-making, and adherence to medical advice.

Keywords: peripherally inserted central catheter, ChatGPT, google, patient preference, adherence, shared decision-making