Tıbbi Hatalara Yönelik Tutumlar ile Proaktif Davranış Arasındaki İlişkide Yapay Zekâya Yönelik Genel Tutumun Moderatör Rolü

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, sosyal bilişsel teori çerçevesinde tıbbi hata tutumları (tıbbi hata nedenleri ve tıbbi hata yaklaşımları) ile proaktif davranış arasındaki ilişkide yapay zekâya yönelik genel tutumun moderatör rolünü incelemektir. Yöntem: Araştırma nicel araştırma yaklaşımıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın örneklemini, kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle ulaşılan 399 sağlık çalışanı oluşturmuştur. Araştırma verileri, zaman gecikmeli veri toplama yöntemi kullanılarak iki farklı zamanda toplanmış; iki veri toplama sürecinden elde edilen veriler eşleştirildikten sonra analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırma sonucunda, tıbbi hata nedenleri ile tıbbi hata yaklaşımlarının proaktif davranış üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı etkiye sahip olduğu bulgulanmıştır. Benzer şekilde, yapay zekâya yönelik genel tutumun da proaktif davranışı pozitif yönde etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte, moderasyon analizi sonuçları, tıbbi hata nedenleri ile tıbbi hata yaklaşımlarının proaktif davranış üzerindeki etkisinde yapay zekâya yönelik genel tutumun moderatör rolü üstlendiğini göstermektedir. Buna göre, yapay zekâya yönelik genel tutumun yüksek olduğu durumlarda, tıbbi hata nedenleri ve tıbbi hata yaklaşımlarının proaktif davranış üzerindeki pozitif etkisinin zayıfladığı bulgulanmıştır. Özgün Katkı: Araştırma, Sosyal Bilişsel Kuramın sağlık hizmetlerinde yapay zekâ gibi gelişmekte olan teknolojilere yönelik tutumlar bağlamında genişletilmesine katkı sunmaktadır. Bulgular, bireysel bilişsel faktörlerin davranış üzerindeki etkisinin bağlama göre farklılaşabileceğini ortaya koymakta ve tıbbi hata tutumu ile yapay zekâya yönelik genel tutumun sağlık çalışanlarının proaktif davranışlarıyla ilişkisini açıklayan literatüre katkı sağlamaktadır

Keywords

• Yapay zekaya yönelik genel tutum
• Tıbbi hatalara yönelik tutum
• Proaktif davranış
• Sosyal bilişsel teori
• Sağlık çalışanları

Supporting Institution

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi

Ethical Statement

Bu araştırma için Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Etik Kurulu’ndan 25/06/2026 tarihli ve 2025/06 nolu toplantısında E-95674917-108.99-340370 sıra sayılı kararı ile izin alınmıştır.

Moderating Role of General Attitude Towards Artificial Intelligence in The Relationship Between Attitudes Towards Medical Error and Proactive Behavior

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is the investigation of the moderating role of general attitudes towards artificial intelligence in the relationship between medical error attitudes (causes of medical errors and medical error approaches) and proactive behaviour, within the context of social cognitive theory. Methodology: The study was conducted using a quantitative research approach. The study sample included 399 healthcare workers identified using convenience sampling. The research data were collected at two different points in time using a time-lagged data collection method; analyses were carried out after the data obtained from the two data collection processes were matched. Findings: The research found that both the causes of medical errors and medical error approaches have a positive and significant effect on proactive behaviour. Similarly, it was found that general attitudes towards artificial intelligence also have a positive effect on proactive behaviour. However, the results of the moderation analysis indicate that general attitudes towards artificial intelligence act as a moderator in the effect of the causes of medical errors and medical error approaches on proactive behaviour. Accordingly, it was determined that where general attitudes towards artificial intelligence are high, the positive effect of the causes of medical errors and medical error approaches on proactive behaviour is weakened. Originality: This study contributes to extending Social Cognitive Theory in the context of attitudes toward emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in healthcare. The findings demonstrate that the influence of individual cognitive factors on behaviour differs across contexts and contribute to the literature by explaining the relationship between attitudes toward medical errors, general attitudes toward artificial intelligence, and the proactive behaviour of healthcare professionals.

Keywords

• General attitude towards artificial intelligence
• Attitude towards Medical error
• Proactive behaviour
• Social cognitive theory
• Health workers

Supporting Institution

Gümüşhane University

Ethical Statement

Permission for this research was obtained from the Gümüşhane University Ethics Committee with decision number E-95674917-108.99-340370, dated 25/06/2026 and numbered 2025/06.

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