Table 3.

Evaluation of ChatGPT4.0 responses to the 10 most-asked patient queries during the informed consent process

	Accuracy	Completeness	Objectivity	Acceptance
What is ERAS? (Frequency: 23)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
What is the most effective remedy for my condition? Can minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery rectify my condition? (Frequency: 18)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
What is the artificial joint composed of? (Frequency: 39)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	4.00	5.00	5.00
I’ve heard that functional exercise following joint surgery is extremely excruciating. Is there any method to alleviate the discomfort? (Frequency: 17)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	4.33	5.00	5.00
How long will it be before I can move and walk following surgery? (Frequency: 49)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	4.00	5.00	5.00
Surgical procedures pose a risk of vascular and nerve injury; which of these risks is specific? The potential for damage? What are the repercussions? (Frequency: 31)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
What is the infection risk associated with TKA surgery? (Frequency: 41)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
What is the risk of developing venous thrombosis during total joint replacement? What is required? (Frequency: 11)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	4.66	5.00	5.00
How long do artificial joints typically last? (Frequency: 50)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
Are there any issues to watch out for or things to prevent following artificial joint surgery? (Frequency: 48)
Average scores (n = 3)	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
1 = Very dissatisfied; 2 = Dissatisfied; 3 = Neutral; 4 = Satisfied; 5 = Very satisfied