Structured PREreview of Perceptions, Preparedness, and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Integration in Government Healthcare Institutions in Al Buraimi Governorate, Oman: A Cross‑Sectional Study

Does the introduction explain the objective of the research presented in the preprint?

Yes

The study addressed the objectives by examining the perceived benefits of AI in clinical decision-making and service delivery, the preparedness and training, the perceived barriers and made recommendations for effective integration in government healthcare institutions.

Are the methods well-suited for this research?

Highly appropriate

The study design was appropriate and well linked to the theoretical model used in the study.

Are the conclusions supported by the data?

Highly supported

1. The conclusion aligned with the results and it integrated the findings with the existing literatures referenced in the study. 2. The challenges identified from the data collected were also given realistic recommendations.

Are the data presentations, including visualizations, well-suited to represent the data?

Highly appropriate and clear

They were clear and easy to comprehend.

How clearly do the authors discuss, explain, and interpret their findings and potential next steps for the research?

Very clearly

1. The study highlighted clear and practical opportunities for improvement. 2. It identified challenges, offered solutions to them and also recommended the planned integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the government healthcare system.

Is the preprint likely to advance academic knowledge?

Highly likely

The study confirmed that skepticism which was a major challenge for the participants could be transformed into acceptability through awareness-building via education, targeted training that improved professional confidence, alignment of AI with institutional goals, and investment in organizational infrastructure. The findings also suggested that the healthcare sector could strategically employ AI as one of the most impactful and transformative tools to improve service delivery and enhance efficiency.

Would it benefit from language editing?

No

The study was well explained and structured for clarity.

Would you recommend this preprint to others?

Yes, it’s of high quality

It is timely, realistic, feasible and relatable.

Is it ready for attention from an editor, publisher or broader audience?

Yes, as it is

It is well structured and ready for attention and publishing.

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The authors declare that they did not use generative AI to come up with new ideas for their review.