An observational study in Surgical Procedures, Operative, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Wounds and Injuries, sponsored by Sudan Medical Specialization Board. Enrolling by invitation at 1 site in Sudan. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-08-22.
Sponsored by Sudan Medical Specialization Board · Observational
This is a national survey of doctors in Sudan who are involved in providing surgical care. The aim is to understand their awareness, experiences, and opinions about using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. The survey includes all cadres-house officers, medical officers, registrars, residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures-working in public, private, NGO, and military hospitals across Sudan.
Participants are asked about their familiarity with AI, barriers to its use (such as poor infrastructure, lack of training, or cost), interest in training, and possible uses in Sudan's health system, especially in conflict-affected areas. The study does not test any AI tools but collects information to help design future AI solutions that work offline, in low-bandwidth conditions, and meet the needs of surgeons and surgical teams in Sudan.
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All Sudanese doctors actively providing surgical care across Sudan, including house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners who perform surgical procedures. Participants may work in public, private, NGO, or military facilities, in both rural and urban settings. The population represents a wide range of surgical experience levels and facility types, providing a comprehensive national perspective on artificial intelligence readiness in surgical practice.
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An online, cross-sectional national survey targeting Sudanese doctors who provide surgical care in any capacity. The survey collects data on awareness, prior experience, perceived benefits, barriers, and training needs for adopting artificial intelligence in surgical practice. Participants include house officers, medical officers, registrars/residents, specialists, consultants, and general practitioners performing surgical procedures in public, private, NGO, or military hospitals. The study does not involve the implementation or testing of AI tools but aims to inform the design of future AI solutions tailored for low-resource and conflict-affected health systems.
Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Practice Among Doctors in Sudan
Percentage of Sudanese doctors providing surgical care who report being aware of artificial intelligence applications in surgical practice. Awareness will be measured using a validated questionnaire adapted from established AI readiness and awareness tools, covering familiarity with AI concepts, knowledge of clinical applications, and perceived relevance to surgical care in Sudan
Time frame: At survey completion (Feb 2025 - Dec 2025)
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because the dataset contains sensitive information from doctors working in conflict-affected regions of Sudan. Even with anonymization, the small and specialized population could allow re-identification. Only aggregated, de-identified results will be reported publicly.
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