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Artificial Intelligence -based technologies in nursing: A scoping literature review of the evidence.International Journal of Nursing Studies Mar 2022Research on technologies based on artificial intelligence in healthcare has increased during the last decade, with applications showing great potential in assisting and... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Research on technologies based on artificial intelligence in healthcare has increased during the last decade, with applications showing great potential in assisting and improving care. However, introducing these technologies into nursing can raise concerns related to data bias in the context of training algorithms and potential implications for certain populations. Little evidence exists in the extant literature regarding the efficacious application of many artificial intelligence -based health technologies used in healthcare.
OBJECTIVES
To synthesize currently available state-of the-art research in artificial intelligence -based technologies applied in nursing practice.
DESIGN
Scoping review METHODS: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and IEEE Xplore were searched for relevant articles with queries that combine names and terms related to nursing, artificial intelligence and machine learning methods. Included studies focused on developing or validating artificial intelligence -based technologies with a clear description of their impacts on nursing. We excluded non-experimental studies and research targeted at robotics, nursing management and technologies used in nursing research and education.
RESULTS
A total of 7610 articles published between January 2010 and March 2021 were revealed, with 93 articles included in this review. Most studies explored the technology development (n = 55, 59.1%) and formation (testing) (n = 28, 30.1%) phases, followed by implementation (n = 9, 9.7%) and operational (n = 1, 1.1%) phases. The vast majority (73.1%) of studies provided evidence with a descriptive design (level VI) while only a small portion (4.3%) were randomised controlled trials (level II). The study aims, settings and methods were poorly described in the articles, and discussion of ethical considerations were lacking in 36.6% of studies. Additionally, one-third of papers (33.3%) were reported without the involvement of nurses.
CONCLUSIONS
Contemporary research on applications of artificial intelligence -based technologies in nursing mainly cover the earlier stages of technology development, leaving scarce evidence of the impact of these technologies and implementation aspects into practice. The content of research reported is varied. Therefore, guidelines on research reporting and implementing artificial intelligence -based technologies in nursing are needed. Furthermore, integrating basic knowledge of artificial intelligence -related technologies and their applications in nursing education is imperative, and interventions to increase the inclusion of nurses throughout the technology research and development process is needed.
Topics: Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence; Delivery of Health Care; Education, Nursing; Humans; Technology
PubMed: 35092870
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104153 -
BMJ Open Nov 2019As the discipline of nursing has advanced, research capacity in nursing has become increasingly important to the discipline's development. However, research capacity in... (Review)
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OBJECTIVE
As the discipline of nursing has advanced, research capacity in nursing has become increasingly important to the discipline's development. However, research capacity in nursing is still commonly used as a buzzword, without a consistent and clear definition. The purpose of this study is to clarify the concept of research capacity in nursing by identifying its conceptual components in the relevant nursing literature using the Pragmatic Utility method.
DESIGN
A Pragmatic Utility concept analysis based on a scoping review.
DATA SOURCES
Academic literature retrieved from PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Qualitative studies, quantitative studies, mixed method studies or literature reviews focusing on research capacity in nursing published in English between 2009 and 2019.
RESULTS
Competence, motivation, infrastructure and collaboration for nursing research are the antecedents of research capacity in nursing. The attributes of research capacity in nursing are 'non-individual level', 'context-embeddedness' and 'sustainability'. The direct outcome of research capacity in nursing is nursing research. The allied concepts identified are nursing research competency, nursing research capability and evidence-based practice capacity in nursing.
CONCLUSIONS
Research capacity in nursing is the ability to conduct nursing research activities in a sustainable manner in a specific context, and it is normally used at a non-individual level. Research capacity in nursing is critical for the development of the nursing discipline, and for positive nurse, patient and healthcare system outcomes. More studies are needed to further explore the allied concepts of research capacity in nursing, and to better understand relationships among these allied concepts.
Topics: Evidence-Based Practice; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Models, Nursing; Nurse's Role; Nursing Research; Philosophy, Nursing; Professional Competence
PubMed: 31753891
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032356 -
Journal of Research in Nursing : JRN Aug 2020Qualitative descriptive designs are common in nursing and healthcare research due to their inherent simplicity, flexibility and utility in diverse healthcare contexts....
BACKGROUND
Qualitative descriptive designs are common in nursing and healthcare research due to their inherent simplicity, flexibility and utility in diverse healthcare contexts. However, the application of descriptive research is sometimes critiqued in terms of scientific rigor. Inconsistency in decision making within the research process coupled with a lack of transparency has created issues of credibility for this type of approach. It can be difficult to clearly differentiate what constitutes a descriptive research design from the range of other methodologies at the disposal of qualitative researchers.
AIMS
This paper provides an overview of qualitative descriptive research, orientates to the underlying philosophical perspectives and key characteristics that define this approach and identifies the implications for healthcare practice and policy.
METHODS AND RESULTS
Using real-world examples from healthcare research, the paper provides insight to the practical application of descriptive research at all stages of the design process and identifies the critical elements that should be explicit when applying this approach.
CONCLUSIONS
By adding to the existing knowledge base, this paper enhances the information available to researchers who wish to use the qualitative descriptive approach, influencing the standard of how this approach is employed in healthcare research.
PubMed: 34394658
DOI: 10.1177/1744987119880234 -
Journal of Professional Nursing :... 2022To thoughtfully and strategically embed the updated Essentials into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curricula, it is important to understand the current landscape of...
BACKGROUND
To thoughtfully and strategically embed the updated Essentials into Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) curricula, it is important to understand the current landscape of the DNP project.
METHOD
This discussion focuses on DNP project processes, providing a summary of the core challenges and solutions for project design, implementation and evaluation stages.
FINDINGS
Main challenges include: Difficulty defining a practice gap or absent training in protocol development for quality improvement (QI) projects (design stage); difficulty identifying and accessing project sites or practice mentors and limited academic faculty support (implementation stage); and a lack of common criteria for DNP project evaluation or unclear choices and use of QI measurement tools (evaluation stage). Scholarly Writing, Faculty Preparation, and Sustainability were overarching challenges hindering successful completion of DNP projects. Possible solutions included training and support for faculty, toolkits and practical strategies to support planning and organization.
CONCLUSION
The DNP, as an evolving degree, brings its own set of challenges for students, academic and clinical settings, faculty and administrators. Developing effective partnership of students, faculty, and healthcare systems is a key solution in helping students develop and demonstrate DNP competencies, and nursing institutions and leadership should explore further ways to fortify these partnerships.
Topics: Curriculum; Education, Nursing, Graduate; Faculty, Nursing; Humans; Mentors; Students, Nursing
PubMed: 35803659
DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2022.04.004 -
Nurse Education Today Oct 2020
Topics: Augmented Reality; Education, Nursing; Humans; Patient Simulation; Students, Nursing; User-Computer Interface; Virtual Reality
PubMed: 32711132
DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104531 -
Nurse Education in Practice Jul 2020Anxiety is highly prevalent among nursing students even in normal circumstances. In Israel during the covid-19 pandemic and mandatory lockdown, nursing students...
Anxiety is highly prevalent among nursing students even in normal circumstances. In Israel during the covid-19 pandemic and mandatory lockdown, nursing students encountered a new reality of economic uncertainty, fear of infection, challenges of distance education, lack of personal protection equipment (PPE) at work etc. The objective of this study was to assess levels of anxiety and ways of coping among nursing students in the Ashkelon Academic College, Southern District, Israel. A cross-sectional study was conducted among all 244 students in the nursing department during the third week of a national lockdown. Anxiety level was assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale with a cut-off point of 10 for moderate and of 15 for severe anxiety. Factor analysis was used to identify coping components. The prevalence of moderate and severe anxiety was 42.8% and 13.1% respectively. Gender, lack of PPE, and fear of infection were significantly associated with a higher anxiety score. Stronger resilience and usage of humor were associated with significantly lower anxiety levels, while mental disengagement with higher anxiety levels. The nursing department's staff may contribute in lowering student anxiety by maintaining a stable educational framework, providing high quality distant teaching and encouraging and supporting students through this challenging period.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Anxiety; COVID-19; Coronavirus Infections; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Israel; Male; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral; Students, Nursing; Young Adult
PubMed: 32679465
DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102809 -
Nursing Outlook 2020In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) called for all nursing schools to phase out master's-level preparation for advanced practice registered...
BACKGROUND
In 2004, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) called for all nursing schools to phase out master's-level preparation for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and transition to doctor of nursing practice (DNP) preparation only by 2015. Today, five years after the AACN's deadline, nursing has not yet adopted a universal DNP standard for APRN practice entry.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors influencing the ability of nursing schools to implement a universal DNP standard for APRNs.
METHODS
Deans from top-ranked nursing schools explore the current state of the DNP degree in the US. The authors draw upon their collective experience as national leaders in academic nursing, long-time influencers on this debate, and heads of DNP programs themselves. This insight is combined with a synthesis of the literature and analysis of previously unpublished data from the AACN on trends in nursing doctoral education.
FINDINGS
This paper highlights issues such as the long history of inconsistency (in messaging, curricula, etc.) surrounding the DNP, certification and accreditation challenges, cost barriers, and more. The authors apply COVID-19 as a case study to help place DNP graduates within a real-world context for health system stakeholders whose buy-in is essential for the success of this professional transition.
DISCUSSION
This paper describes the DNP's standing in today's professional environment and advances the conversation on key barriers to its adoption. Insights are shared regarding critical next steps to ensure national acceptance of the DNP as nursing's terminal practice degree.
Topics: Advanced Practice Nursing; Curriculum; Education, Nursing, Graduate; Humans; Nursing Education Research; Schools, Nursing; Societies, Nursing; United States
PubMed: 32561157
DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.03.008 -
American Journal of Public Health Jun 2022
Topics: Humans; Public Health; Public Health Nursing
PubMed: 35679565
DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2022.306910 -
Nurse Education Today Oct 2021Recent challenges to nurse education have resulted in an increased use of virtual reality which serves as an immersive and effective medium for skill and knowledge...
BACKGROUND
Recent challenges to nurse education have resulted in an increased use of virtual reality which serves as an immersive and effective medium for skill and knowledge acquisition. Virtual reality technology is being included in nurse curricula at undergraduate level. This technology remains a relatively new experience for many nursing students with limited evidence regarding students' perspectives regarding virtual reality.
OBJECTIVE
To explore nursing students' perspectives of incorporating virtual reality in nurse education.
DESIGN
Qualitative descriptive study using thematic analysis.
SETTING
Public university in Ireland.
PARTICIPANTS
Undergraduate nursing students were recruited using purposive and snowball sampling.
METHODS
Students (n = 26) participated in face-to-face semi-structured individual interviews and focus groups in January and February 2020. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.
RESULTS
Three themes were constructed from the interviews: captivating, innovative, and empowering nature of virtual reality; contextual transfer; and challenges and threats to actualisation. Participants believed that virtual reality affords a novel, fun, memorable, inclusive, and engaging means of learning. Many believed that virtual reality would complement current teaching and learning approaches, help build learners' confidence, and provide nursing students with a safe space for trial, error, and problem-solving. The use of virtual reality was recommended to practise various nursing skills and learn about human anatomy, physiology, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making. Participants identified the resources incurred by the technology as challenges to implementing virtual reality in nurse education and stressed the need for continuous face-to-face feedback.
CONCLUSIONS
Findings suggest that virtual reality technology has the potential to facilitate learning, complement current educational approaches, and provide nurse educators with novel and engaging means of content delivery.
Topics: Education, Nursing; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Faculty, Nursing; Humans; Qualitative Research; Students, Nursing; Virtual Reality
PubMed: 34245956
DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105045 -
International Journal of Nursing... Jan 2024The purpose of this review was to determine the current state of the literature for notetaking among nursing students and identify implications for future nursing... (Review)
Review
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this review was to determine the current state of the literature for notetaking among nursing students and identify implications for future nursing education and research. Notetaking is frequently used by college students and is a proven learning strategy. There has been less research for notetaking among nursing students than students in other disciplines.
CONTENT
This narrative review was completed using the method described by Ferrari. Seven electronic databases were searched from 2018 to 2023 using the terms and
SUMMARY
Seven of 65 articles were included in this review. Upon analysis, three categories of research findings were identified: learning style, notetaking skill, and notetaking and technology.
OUTLOOK
Nursing faculty should be aware of learning styles, notetaking strategies, and notetaking skill when designing assignments and course content for students. Future research should be done on this population to strengthen the findings of current literature.
Topics: Humans; Students, Nursing; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; Learning
PubMed: 38661172
DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2024-0002