Use of advanced technologies by occupational physicians in Brazil: a descriptive studyIntroduction: Advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), have been progressively incorporated into clinical practice. However, their adoption in occupational medicine still faces specific challenges.
Objectives: To analyze the perceptions of Brazilian occupational physicians regarding the use of technologies in their daily professional practice.
Methods: Observational, cross-sectional, quantitative study. A structured questionnaire was administered to a non-probabilistic convenience sample based on voluntary participation, consisting of physicians invited by email and through the communication channels of the Brazilian National Association of Occupational Medicine from May to June 2025.
Results: Of the 1,600 physicians invited, 260 responded to the questionnaire (90% confidence level; 4.69% margin of error) between May and June 2025. Participants identified epidemiological data analysis (78%) and the automation of reports and medical evaluations (67%) as the areas with the greatest potential for AI application.
Conclusions: There is broad potential for the use of AI in occupational health, including leave management, identification of risk factors for chronic diseases, and health promotion. Its effective implementation will require professional training and capacity building.
Keywords
occupational medicine; digital health; artificial intelligence.