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: 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. Baby boomers are perceived to be lacking in tech-savvy skills and may be slower to adapt to new devices. According to a journal published in 2015, rapid technological advances are a factor that cause older nurses to retire. Data and Security Threats
As with most any computerized information, EHRs kept in the cloud or in the form of big data are more susceptible to being hacked. Cybercrimes for hospitals are not uncommon as patient profile data can be sold on the black market ranging from $20 to $50. If an inexperienced employee accidentally clicks on malware, a whole EHR system may be at risk of being compromised.