Challenges Facing Medical Tourism in Jordan from View of Tourism Decision Makers

Al-Makhadmah, Issam Mohammad

doi:10.21608/ijhth.2020.128066

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“…While several studies have evaluated the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of students across diverse medical disciplines toward AI, it is worth noting that such examinations are still notably absent in the context of Jordan [2,9,10]. This scarcity is noteworthy, especially when considering Jordan's recognized status as a regional center for medical care and medical tourism, characterized by an annual revenue of $1.1 billion and a consistent annual growth rate of approximately 10% in the number of foreign patients [11,12]. Recognizing the growing importance of AI in its incorporation in medical education for equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the increasingly developing fields [6].…”

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Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan

Al-Qerem,

Eberhardt,

Jarab

et al. 2023

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Introduction The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medical education and practice is a significant development. This study examined the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of health professions’ students in Jordan concerning AI, providing insights into their preparedness and perceptions. Methods An online questionnaire was distributed to 483 Jordanian health professions’ students via social media. Demographic data, AI-related KAP, and barriers were collected. Quantile regression models analyzed associations between variables and KAP scores. Results Moderate AI knowledge was observed among participants, with specific understanding of data requirements and barriers. Attitudes varied, combining skepticism about AI replacing human teachers with recognition of its value. While AI tools were used for specific tasks, broader integration in medical education and practice was limited. Barriers included lack of knowledge, access, time constraints, and curriculum gaps. Conclusions This study highlights the need to enhance medical education with AI topics and address barriers. Students need to be better prepared for AI integration, in order to enable medical education to harness AI’s potential for improved patient care and training.

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Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan

Al-Qerem,

Eberhardt,

Jarab

et al. 2023

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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“…This progress is reflected in the attitude and perception toward AI by healthcare professionals and nursing students, who play a crucial role in the adoption and application of these technologies. Despite the growing importance of AI, previous studies have identified a notable lack of knowledge and understanding about AI in the nursing context, especially in regions like Jordan, recognized as a center of medical care and medical tourism with steady annual growth in foreign patients [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of an Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence Scale (AIAS-4) among Peruvian Nurses

Morales-García,

Sairitupa-Sanchez,

Morales-García

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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Background: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various aspects of daily life has sparked growing interest in understanding public attitudes toward this technology. Despite advancements in tools to assess these perceptions, there remains a need for culturally adapted instruments, particularly in specific contexts like that of Peruvian nurses. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the AIAS-4 in a sample of Peruvian nurses. Methods: An instrumental design was employed, recruiting 200 Peruvian nurses. The Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence in Spanish (AIAS-S), a cultural and linguistic adaptation of the AIAS-4, involved data analysis using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and invariance tests. Results: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) confirmed a unidimensional factor structure with an excellent model fit (χ2 = 0.410, df = 1, p = 0.522, CFI = 1.00, TLI = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.00, SRMR = 0.00). The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (α = 0.94, ω = 0.91). Tests of invariance from configural to strict confirmed that the scale is stable across different demographic subgroups. Conclusions: The AIAS-S proved to be a psychometrically solid tool for assessing attitudes toward AI in the context of Peruvian nurses, providing evidence of validity, reliability, and gender invariance. This study highlights the importance of having culturally adapted instruments to explore attitudes toward emerging technologies in specific groups.

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“…Worldwide, the medical tourism industry generated annual profits of around USD 1 trillion in 2020 with a 20% annual increase in medical tourists (Ağaoğlu, 2015). The annual revenue generated from medical tourism in Jordan amounts to $1.1 billion and has grown by about 10% of foreign patients each year (Hosseini & Mirzaei, 2021;Al-Makhadmah, 2020).…”

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Jordan as a Medical Hotspot: Views on Medical Tourism

Anshasi

Alsyouf

Alhazmi

2022

J. Professional Business Review

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Purpose: This study focuses on the concept of medical tourism, its significance, and its implications for the Jordanian health sector. Patients travel to Jordan to seek elective, less expensive medical procedures while having a vacation. Other factors that promote medical tourism include better quality of care, shorter queues, exotic locations, and culture. The Medical Liability Law passed not long ago, further encouraged more patients to seek treatment in Jordan. Medical tourism's contribution to Jordanian GDP is noteworthy; providing economic growth and employment opportunities. Though medical tourism received great recognition, little is said about specific concerns like the brain drain of health workers and incurring high costs on Jordanian citizens. This issue needs further attention. Design/methodology/approach: This research employed qualitative analysis by conducting semi-structured, in-person interviews with ten Jordanian professionals who have an interest in the field of medical tourism. The interviewees included a health marketer, private hospital directors, a health policymaker, a health accreditation expert, a quality assurance manager, and health care professionals. The key participants responded to the same open-ended interview questions. The selected participants represent a diversity of facilitators involved in the medical tourism industry. Interviews were transcribed and correlated with the literature. Findings: The competitive edge of Jordan in medical tourism arises from cost-effective health services, its renowned reputation in healthcare, and the diversity of touristic attractions. Most foreign patients that come to Jordan are from Arab countries. Jordan offers no language barrier and similar culture. The importance of medical tourism to Jordan is reflected in its contribution to the GDP by 3.5 percent or $1 billion. Little attention is drawn to some issues such as brain drain, high-incurring costs, promotional campaigns, medical inequality, and other pitfalls. Practical implications: Health policymakers and health services providers around the globe with similar health systems have expressed interest in facilitating the growth of the medical tourism industry. They should encourage what reduces operational and medical risks that may accompany the medical tourism industry. This paper could provide a better understanding of medical tourism in Jordan as a hot spot in the world for medical tourism. Social implications: Medical tourism can drive a robust social multiplier effect on a nation in terms of enhancing employment generation as well as fostering a culture of innovation and advancement in the field of healthcare and medicine. Originality/value: The interviews and other secondary data sources help shed some insight into the current status and ramifications of medical tourism in Jordan.

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Challenges Facing Medical Tourism in Jordan from View of Tourism Decision Makers

Cited by 3 publications

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Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan

Exploring knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards artificial intelligence among health professions’ students in Jordan

Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of an Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence Scale (AIAS-4) among Peruvian Nurses

Jordan as a Medical Hotspot: Views on Medical Tourism

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