Articles on emerging trends in nursing informatics

1. Emerging trends in nursing informatics: A scoping review (2022)

• Important points:

  • The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in nursing informatics is increasing.
  • There is a growing focus on the use of nursing informatics to improve patient outcomes.
  • The need for nurses to have informatics skills is increasing.

• Findings:

  • The most common emerging trends in nursing informatics were AI/ML, big data analytics, clinical decision support systems (CDSSs), and mobile health (mHealth).
  • Emerging trends in nursing informatics are being driven by a number of factors, including the increasing complexity of healthcare, the need to improve patient outcomes, and the growing availability of data.
  • There is a need for more research on the use of emerging technologies in nursing informatics.

2. Nursing informatics: Shaping the future of healthcare (2023)

• Important points:

  • Nursing informatics is playing a key role in the transformation of healthcare.
  • Nurses are using informatics to improve patient care, manage data, and support decision-making.
  • Informatics is helping nurses to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape.

• Findings:

  • Nursing informatics is being used to improve patient care in a number of ways, such as by providing access to information, supporting clinical decision-making, and facilitating communication.
  • Nurses are using informatics to manage data more effectively. This includes collecting, storing, analyzing, and sharing data.
  • Informatics is helping nurses to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare landscape, such as the increasing complexity of care and the need to provide care in a more cost-effective manner.

Relevance to nursing

The articles are relevant to nursing because they discuss the latest trends in nursing informatics. These trends are important for nurses to be aware of because they are shaping the future of the profession. Nurses who are knowledgeable about emerging technologies will be better equipped to provide high-quality care to their patients.

How to help colleagues and patients embrace, understand, and use technologies to manage health

• Be a role model. Show your colleagues and patients that you are comfortable using technology. This could involve using a tablet or smartphone to access patient information, or using a telehealth platform to provide care.
• Provide education and training. Offer workshops or webinars on how to use specific technologies. You could also create handouts or infographics that provide information on how to use technology to manage health.
• Be patient. It takes time for people to learn how to use new technologies. Be patient with your colleagues and patients as they are learning.
• Be encouraging. Let your colleagues and patients know that you believe in their ability to learn how to use technology. Your encouragement can go a long way in helping them to embrace new technologies.

By following these tips, you can help your colleagues and patients embrace, understand, and use technologies to manage health.