Diyetisyenlerin Yapay Zekâ Hakkındaki Görüşleri: Derinlemesine Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Amaç: Yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin kullanımı günümüzde sağlık hizmetlerinden beslenme planlamasına kadar birçok alanda giderek yaygınlaşmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, diyetisyenlerin yapay zekânın beslenme alanındaki rolüne ilişkin algılarını, deneyimlerini ve mesleki bakış açılarını araştırmaktır.

Yöntem: Bu nitel çalışmada, farklı sektörlerde çalışan 29 diyetisyenle 27 Mart - 28 Nisan 2025 tarihleri ​​arasında çevrimiçi derinlemesine görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. 15-20 dakika süren görüşmelerde, 10 sorudan oluşan yarı yapılandırılmış bir konu rehberi kullanılmıştır. Transkriptler tematik analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir.

Bulgular: Diyetisyenlerin ifadeleri (1) mesleki dönüşüm ve yapay zekânın rolü, (2) etik, güven ve mesleki sorumluluk, (3) mesleki yeterlilik, eğitim ve adaptasyon, (4) bilimsel geçerlilik, güvenilirlik ve kişiselleştirme temaları altında değerlendirilmiştir. Diyetisyenler, yapay zekâyı zamandan tasarruf sağlayan ve standart görevleri kolaylaştıran faydalı bir araç olarak değerlendirmiş olsalar da, insan dokunuşunun, empatik iletişimin ve etik sorumlulukların teknolojiyle değiştirilemeyeceğini vurgulamaktadırlar. Yapay zekânın beslenme alanında köklü bir değişime yol açacağı düşünülse de, hasta mahremiyeti, etik değerler ve bilimsel kanıt eksikliği gibi endişeler bulunmaktadır.

Sonuç: Bildiğimiz kadarıyla, bu çalışma Türkiye'de diyetisyenlerin beslenme alanında yapay zekâya bakış açılarını inceleyen ilk çalışmadır. Çalışmamız, yapay zekânın diyetisyenlik mesleğinde bazı risklerin yanı sıra fırsatlar da sunduğunu göstermekte ve bu dönüşüm sürecinde profesyonellerin bilgi, etik ve dijital yetkinlik açısından donanımlı olması gerektiğine dikkat çekmektedir.

Keywords

• Diyetetik
• yapay zekâ
• niteleyici araştırma
• etik
• dijital sağlık

Supporting Institution

TUBİTAK 2209-A - Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı

Project Number

1919B012467807

Ethical Statement

Etik kurul izni İstinye Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Etik Kurulu’ndan (Toplantı No: 2024-12, Toplantı Tarihi: 30.12.2024) alınmıştır.

Thanks

Bu çalışma, TÜBİTAK 2209-A Lisans Araştırma Destek Programı tarafından desteklenen “Diyetisyenlerin Yapay Zekanın Beslenme Alanındaki Rolüne İlişkin Görüşlerinin Niteliksel Olarak İncelenmesi” (1919B012467807) başlıklı proje kapsamında gerçekleştirilmiştir.

Dietitians' Views on Artificial Intelligence: An In-Depth Study

Abstract

Aim: Today, the use of artificial intelligence technologies is becoming increasingly common in many areas from health services to nutrition planning. The aim of this study is to explore dietitians' perceptions, experiences, and professional perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence in the field of nutrition.

Method: In this qualitative study, online in-depth interviews were conducted with 29 dietitians working in different sectors between March 27 and April 28, 2025. In the interviews lasting 15-20 minutes, a semi-structured topic guide consisting of 10 questions was used. Transcripts were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.

Results: Dietitians' statements were evaluated under the themes of (1) professional transformation and the role of artificial intelligence, (2) ethics, trust and professional responsibility, (3) professional competence, education and adaptation, (4) Scientific validity, reliability and personalization. Dietitians evaluated artificial intelligence as a helpful tool that saves time and facilitates routine tasks, but emphasized that human interaction, empathetic communication, and ethical responsibility cannot be replaced by technology. Although it is thought that artificial intelligence will lead to a radical change in the field of nutrition, there are concerns about issues such as patient privacy, ethical values, and lack of scientific evidence.

Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first study in Türkiye to explore dietitians’ perspectives on artificial intelligence in nutrition. This study shows that artificial intelligence presents both risks and opportunities in the dietitian profession, and draws attention to the fact that professionals should be equipped in terms of knowledge, ethics and digital competence in this transformation process.

Keywords

• Dietetics
• artificial intelligence
• qualitative research
• ethics
• digital health

Supporting Institution

TUBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Research Support Program

Project Number

1919B012467807

Ethical Statement

Ethics committee permission was obtained from Istinye University Social Sciences and Humanities Ethics Committee (Meeting No: 2024-12, Meeting Date: 30.12.2024).

Thanks

The present study was derived from a project funded by the TUBİTAK 2209-A Undergraduate Research Support Program, entitled “Qualitative Analysis of Dietitians' Views on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nutrition” (1919B012467807).

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