Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of knowledge, perception, and attitude toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future intention to use AI among occupational therapy students.
Methods: An online survey regarding AI was conducted among university students majoring in occupational therapy across the nation from October 1 to October 30, 2025. A total of 205 questionnaires were collected. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 through frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, Independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The analysis revealed that AI knowledge was significantly and positively correlated with AI perception(r=.57, p<.01), acceptance attitude(r=.44, p<.01), and intention to use(r=.44, p<.01). Multiple regression analysis conducted to identify the factors influencing the intention to use AI showed that AI perception(β=.25, p=.001) and acceptance attitude(β=.46, p<.001) were the primary significant predictors. The explanatory power of this regression model was 50.0%(R2=.500), and the model was statistically highly significant(F=67.02, p<.001).
Conclusion: To foster occupational therapists equipped with the competencies required for the AI era, it is essential to strengthen specialized AI education. Furthermore, education should go beyond mere technical training to cultivate students' positive attitudes alongside critical and ethical utilization capabilities.