ATTITUDES, PERCEPTIONS, AND COMPETENCIES TOWARDS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS

The aim of this study is to analyze, using a mixed-methods approach, the attitudes, perceptions, levels of technology acceptance, and competencies in the use of generative artificial intelligence among healthcare professionals working in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. The study will reveal how the technological transformation in orthotics and prosthetics is perceived by healthcare professionals, and will also identify the professional requirements, barriers, and opportunities for integrating artificial intelligence technologies into practice. In this way, it aims to provide a scientific reference for decision-makers to support the updating of professional education programs in orthotics and prosthetics, the development of institutional policies, and the wider adoption of AI-supported clinical applications.