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Exploring ChatGPT as a tool for adjustment to sight loss

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This exploratory study investigates the potential role of ChatGPT in supporting individuals adjusting to sight loss. Through the analysis of ChatGPT’s responses to eight distinct queries, the research evaluates its ability to provide empathetic and practical guidance. Findings suggest that ChatGPT adapts its tone and content based on the wording of queries, demonstrating contextual sensitivity. While ChatGPT offers numerous suggestions across emotional, practical, and technological domains, its effectiveness is constrained by the wording of the queries and its inability to tailor advice to unexpressed individual circumstances. These limitations highlight the need for user training and careful interpretation of artificial intelligence (AI) outputs. Nevertheless, ChatGPT shows promise as a cost-effective, accessible, complement to rehabilitation of sight loss, particularly for individuals with limited access to professional services. It is recommended that research on vision loss, and on disabilities in general, investigates the integration of conversational AI into rehabilitation programmes and its usefulness in adjustment.

Source: British Journal of Visual Impairment

DOI: 10.1177/02646196251358998

Author: Jonathan M Levitt

Institution: University of Wolverhampton

Language: English

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650