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Recommendations for disclosure of artificial intelligence in scientific writing and publishing: a regional anesthesia and pain medicine modified Delphi study

Reg Anesth Pain MedPublished Modified Delphi consensus study

Methodological detailsmodified Delphi process, two survey rounds, expert workgroup, Survey response rates: 91% and 87% (two rounds)
  • Modified Delphi process
  • Two survey rounds
  • Expert workgroup
  • Survey response rates: 91% and 87% (two rounds)

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Authors: consensus on definitions of artificial intelligence (AI), required items to report, disclosure locations, authorship stipulations, and AI use during manuscript preparation

  2. Reviewers: monitor and evaluate responsible AI use in review, incl. endorsement of AI-detection software, identification of concerns about undisclosed AI use, situations where AI use may necessitate manuscript rejection, and use of checklists

  3. AI-driven work: required and optional disclosures and use of checklists for AI-associated research

Original publication

Recommendations for disclosure of artificial intelligence in scientific writing and publishing: a regional anesthesia and pain medicine modified Delphi study. Reg Anesth Pain Med. Published 2 September 2025. doi:10.1136/rapm-2025-106852

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