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Trial reportObesity surgery2026

The VALUE of AI-Guided Communication: Enhancing Shared Decision-Making in Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Consultations Through a Metacognitive Framework.

Chun Gao, Yang Fan, Fei Yao, Sheng Zhang

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Trial report in Obesity surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Chun GaoTongji Hospital, Wuhan, China.
Yang FanTongji Hospital, Wuhan, China.
Fei YaoTongji Hospital, Wuhan, China.
Sheng ZhangTongji Hospital, Wuhan, China. aloof3737@126.com.

Funding

2024 Teaching Research Compendium of Curriculum-Based Ideological & Political Education, Second Clinical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology TJSZ2024068Huazhong University of Science and Technology 2025 Undergraduate Teaching Research Project Fund No. 2025154
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEffective communication in metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) is essential for patient engagement and adherence, yet surgical residents often lack structured training. Artificial intelligence offers a novel approach to scaffold communication skills.

objectiveTo evaluate the impact of an AI-Guided metacognitive framework VALUE (Validate, Align & Reframe, Link & Educate, Unite in a plan) on shared decision-making (SDM) and communication outcomes in MBS consultations compared to self-directed learning.

methodsForty surgical residents were randomized into two groups: AI-Guided (using the VALUE framework) and self-learning. The AI-Guided group used a structured prompt to interact with a large language model (DeepSeek-V3.2) to generate personalized consultation plans. Each conducted simulated consultations with standardized patients from a case library. Outcomes were measured using the Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire-9 (SDM-Q-9), Decision Conflict Scale (DCS), Four Habits Coding Scheme (4HCS), Surgeon Self-Efficacy scale (SSI-BS), Communication Outline Quality Scale (CQS), and AI Interaction Quality (AIIQ). The trial was registered on the Open Science Framework (Registration DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/BAQH6 ).

resultsThe AI-Guided group scored significantly higher on SDM-Q-9 (84.7 vs. 71.3, p < 0.01) and 4HCS (17.5 vs. 14.8, p < 0.01), and lower on DCS (19.5 vs. 32.1, p < 0.01). Communication outlines were also of higher quality (13.8 vs. 7.5, p < 0.01). Residents reported greater self-efficacy gains in information provision, values integration, decision facilitation, and emotional support. All secondary analyses remained significant after Benjamini-Hochberg correction for multiple comparisons.

conclusionAn AI-Guided metacognitive communication framework significantly improves shared decision-making, reduces decisional conflict, and enhances communication quality and self-efficacy in MBS consultations, suggesting a promising approach that requires further validation in larger, multi-site trials.

Indexed as

Artificial IntelligenceBariatric SurgeryCommunicationDecision Making, SharedAdultFemaleHumansInternship and ResidencyLarge Language ModelsMalePatient ParticipationPhysician-Patient RelationsReferral and ConsultationAI-guided communicationMetabolic bariatric surgeryPatient-clinician communicationShared decision-makingSurgical training

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PMID42201497
PMCPMC13323860

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