The effect of technology on nursing: A review article
Keywords:
nursing technology, electronic health records, telehealth, mobile health applications, simulation-based education, artificial intelligence in nursingAbstract
The incorporation of technology into nursing has profoundly altered healthcare delivery, improving patient care and operational efficiency. This study examines the several functions of technology in nursing, emphasizing innovations such as electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, mobile health applications, and simulation technology in teaching. EHRs make it easier to keep records and talk to other healthcare providers, which lowers the risk of mistakes and makes patients safer. Telehealth has made it easier for people to get care, especially those who live in rural locations. It allows for remote assessments and encourages patients to be involved in their care. Mobile health apps also provide patients more control over their health, which helps them stick to their treatment programs. Using simulation technology in nursing school helps students think critically and get ready for real-world problems. Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) are also becoming important tools in nursing practice. They help with predictive analytics and making smart clinical decisions. Even though there are positives, there are still problems like too much technology and the necessity for proper training. This paper stresses the need for nurses to use new technologies to enhance patient outcomes and make their work more efficient. It also stresses the necessity for nurses to keep learning and getting assistance as the healthcare field changes quickly. These new ideas will change the future of nursing, thus nurses will need to be flexible and work together in teams with people from different fields.
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