ChatGPT and Medical Research: A Meta-Synthesis of Opportunities and Challenges.

Introduction: The utility of ChatGPT in research is ambiguous, serving as both a boon and bane and presenting challenges and opportunities. Accordingly, this study aimed to delineate the merits and demerits of ChatGPT within the realm of research.

Methods: A meta-synthesis methodology involving a seven-step process was adopted to pursue the research objectives.