Title: How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
Headings: How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
How Technology is Impacting Nursing Practice in 2020
Benefits of Nursing Technology
Improved Accessibility
Decreased Human Error
Positive Impact on Nursing Shortage
Potential Drawbacks of Nursing Technology
A Threat to the Human Element
Generational Divide
Data and Security Threats
The Bottom Line
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Content: Nurses have the role of establishing a relationship with their patients and their families; they are responsible for explaining medications, taking vitals and helping patients with daily needs. In some hospitals, nurses are required to wheel in their workstation (a computer on wheels) to record information about the patient. While typing information on a computer is perceived to be more trustworthy by patients and healthcare professionals alike, it will inevitably create less face-to-face interaction. As a response to the aging population, robotics has become an emerging field in healthcare. In Japan, nurse robots are being manufactured and tested as a way to lessen the burden of nurses; however, these robots lack empathy and a “human touch.” More research is required before understanding if these machines will improve patient care. Generational Divide
Nurse leaders understand that workplace technology integration can be largely influenced by generational differences among staff. In the nursing field, baby boomers make up roughly 50 percent of the entire RN staff.