Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to various technologies designed to simulate human thinking and learning. AI works by collecting information and using algorithms to learn, predict and make decisions. With its capability to perform certain automated tasks, the use of AI in daily life and in health care is growing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Many AI technologies have emerged to support occupational therapy practice, but the decision to use AI requires some careful consideration. It is important to remember that occupational therapists are still expected to meet the Standards of Practice and follow appropriate legislation, such as the Health Care Consent Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI only imitates human cognition and is not a substitute for an occupational therapist\u2019s experience, competence, or judgement. Occupational therapists are still responsible for the clinical decisions they make and the services they provide, even when it is augmented by AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The literature has identified several areas where AI can potentially support occupational therapists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The potential benefits make AI an attractive option, with its capability to supplement assessment and intervention, promote client safety and independence, increase efficiencies with work tasks and empower clinical decision-making. Occupational therapists however must also keep in mind the risks of using AI.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
It is recommended that occupational therapists exercise caution and consider the following if integrating AI into their practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AI may be a useful adjunct in practice, but it does not replace the clinical judgement and decision-making of the occupational therapist. Occupational therapists deciding to use AI should keep privacy and ethical considerations in mind and ensure they are still following the Standards of Practice and applicable legislation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bill 194, Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 – Legislative Assembly of Ontario (ola.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canadian Medical Protective Association (2019). The emergence of AI in health care.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n CAOT Conversations that Matter Podcast: Episode 34, Artificial Intelligence in Occupational Therapy (Feb 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n CAOT (n.d.). Occupational Therapy, Artificial Intelligence & Technology.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n CAOT (2024) OT PRACTICE DOCUMENT: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (caot.ca)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ontario\u2019s Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework | ontario.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Principles for Ethical Use of AI [Beta] | ontario.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Principles for responsible, trustworthy and privacy-protective generative AI technologies – Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Montreal Declaration for a Responsible Development of Artificial Intelligence, 2018.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n World Health Organization (2021). WHO issues first global report on AI in health and 6 guiding principles for its design and use<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n World Health Organization (2023). WHO calls for safe and ethical AI for health.<\/a> For any questions, please contact our Practice Resource Service<\/a><\/strong> at 1-800-890-6570 ext. 240 or practice@coto.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to various technologies designed to simulate human thinking and learning. AI works by collecting information and using algorithms to learn, predict and make decisions. With its capability to perform certain automated tasks, the use of AI in daily life and in health care is growing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advanced_seo_description":"Many AI technologies have emerged to support occupational therapy practice, but the decision to use AI requires some careful consideration.","jetpack_seo_html_title":"What Should Occupational Therapists Consider if Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Practice?","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":""},"resource-audience":[19,17],"resource-topic":[41,35],"resource-type":[10,12],"class_list":["post-401","resource","type-resource","status-publish","hentry","resource-audience-employers","resource-audience-registrants","resource-topic-privacy","resource-topic-working-as-an-ot","resource-type-practice-guidance","resource-type-q-and-a"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/resource"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/401\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5294,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource\/401\/revisions\/5294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"resource-audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-audience?post=401"},{"taxonomy":"resource-topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-topic?post=401"},{"taxonomy":"resource-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-type?post=401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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