Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence vs Professionally Translated Discharge Instructions

How does the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI)–based translation compare with professional translation of discharge instructions under routine practice conditions?In this comparative effectiveness analysis of AI vs professional translation of 148 sections of 34 issued discharge instructions, AI translations were noninferior in some domains for Spanish instructions but consistently inferior in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Somali.These findings suggest that AI translation may have similar performance to professional translations for Spanish discharge instructions but requires further development and validation prior to implementation in other languages.

Corresponding Author: Melissa Martos, MD, MS, University of Washington, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, MB.8.501, Seattle, WA 98105 (melissa.martos@seattlechildrens.org).

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