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A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing
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Objective: T This study aimed to compare the predictive performance of ChatGPT-4.0, a general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) language model, with that of an experienced obstetrician in predicting the mode and timing of delivery in low-risk term pregnancies.
Methods: This single-center, retrospective study included 50 low-risk, term, singleton pregnancies. Exclusion criteria were a history of cesarean section (CS), multiple gestations, fetal macrosomia, maternal height <150 cm, high body mass index, pelvic disproportion, comorbidities, high-risk pregnancy, fetal distress, labor induction, or epidural analgesia. All fetuses were in cephalic presentation, and all participants expressed willingness for vaginal delivery (VD). Demographic and obstetric characteristics, along with admission cardiotocography (CTG) findings, were recorded. Both an experienced obstetrician and ChatGPT-4.0 predicted the mode of delivery and, for VD’s, estimated the timing of birth. ChatGPT-4.0 used CTG interpretations based on consensus among three independent clinicians, whereas the obstetrician interpreted CTGs independently. Statistical analyses included McNemar’s test, Cohen’s kappa coefficient, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and agreement analyses.
Results: Of the participants, 41 (82%) delivered VD and 9 (18%) underwent CS due to arrest of labor. ChatGPT-4.0 correctly predicted 100% of CS cases, while its accuracy for vaginal deliveries was 53.7%. The obstetrician achieved 100% accuracy for VD’s but only 22.2% for CS. McNemar’s test demonstrated the superiority of ChatGPT-4.0 in predicting delivery mode (p<0.001). Subgroup analysis showed a significant advantage for ChatGPT-4.0 among nulliparous women (p=0.031). No significant difference was found between the two methods in predicting delivery timing (p=0.319).
Conclusion: Although not specifically designed for obstetric use, ChatGPT-4.0 demonstrated a notable ability to identify cases requiring CS more accurately than an experienced obstetrician. However, its accuracy in predicting VD remains limited. Integration of real-time, multimodal intrapartum data and the development of obstetrics-specific AI models may enhance clinical applicability.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
29 Haziran 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
20 Aralık 2025
Kabul Tarihi
23 Şubat 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 2
APA
Torumtay Alıç, S. B. (2026). A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing. Hitit Medical Journal, 8(2), 272-282. https://doi.org/10.52827/hititmedj.1846008
AMA
1.Torumtay Alıç SB. A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing. Hitit Medical Journal. 2026;8(2):272-282. doi:10.52827/hititmedj.1846008
Chicago
Torumtay Alıç, Seniye Burcu. 2026. “A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing”. Hitit Medical Journal 8 (2): 272-82. https://doi.org/10.52827/hititmedj.1846008.
EndNote
Torumtay Alıç SB (01 Haziran 2026) A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing. Hitit Medical Journal 8 2 272–282.
IEEE
[1]S. B. Torumtay Alıç, “A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing”, Hitit Medical Journal, c. 8, sy 2, ss. 272–282, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.52827/hititmedj.1846008.
ISNAD
Torumtay Alıç, Seniye Burcu. “A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing”. Hitit Medical Journal 8/2 (01 Haziran 2026): 272-282. https://doi.org/10.52827/hititmedj.1846008.
JAMA
1.Torumtay Alıç SB. A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing. Hitit Medical Journal. 2026;8:272–282.
MLA
Torumtay Alıç, Seniye Burcu. “A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing”. Hitit Medical Journal, c. 8, sy 2, Haziran 2026, ss. 272-8, doi:10.52827/hititmedj.1846008.
Vancouver
1.Seniye Burcu Torumtay Alıç. A Comparative Assessment of an AI-Based Decision Support Tool and Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Delivery Mode and Timing. Hitit Medical Journal. 01 Haziran 2026;8(2):272-8. doi:10.52827/hititmedj.1846008