Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the Future of Nursing

"Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing nursing, fusing precision and compassion for unparalleled care. Join this transformation that is redefining the future of human health and well-being."

Artificial Intelligence in Support of Nursing: A Quantum Leap in Healthcare

In the vast horizon of healthcare, nursing emerges as a beacon of innovation and continuous improvement.

The very essence of this discipline lies in discovering new forms of care and unraveling the mysteries of illness and health for the benefit of humanity.

The Age of Collaboration: AI and Nursing

Artificial intelligence is not just a futuristic term; it is already entrenched in our present, radically transforming the way we approach medical research.

At the heart of this revolution lies collaboration between technology and healthcare, and nursing is at the forefront of this alliance.

Ethics at the Centre

However, as we embrace the transformative potential of AI in nursing research, we must also carefully address the ethical issues that arise.

Nursing stands on the threshold of a new era

Driven by the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). This disruptive technology is revolutionizing the way we research, deliver care, and improve health outcomes for patients.

Imagine a future where AI:

• Analyze vast amounts of patient data to identify patterns and trends that were previously invisible.
• Accurately predict the risk of complications, enabling preventative interventions and improving patient safety.
• Personalise care plans based on each individual's unique needs and preferences.
• Assist nurses with administrative and documentation tasks, freeing up valuable time for direct patient care.
• Facilitate collaboration between healthcare professionals, breaking down information silos and improving care coordination.

AI will not replace nurses, but empower them to deliver even more effective and compassionate care.

Nurses of the future will be experts in using AI to improve nursing practice and make a real difference in patients' lives.

Are you ready to be part of this revolution?

Technological Tools Transforming Nursing Care

The following is an overview of the most prominent technological tools that are impacting the field of nursing:

1. electronic health records (EHRs):

• Functionality: centralized digital platforms that store and organize patients' medical records, streamlining access to information crucial for decision-making.
• Benefits: increased accuracy and readability of records, improved communication between professionals, reduced medical errors, and optimized nursing staff time.

Examples of suppliers:

1. Epic
2. Cerner
3. MEDITECH
4. Athenahealth
5. eClinicalWorks

Medication Administration Systems (MAD):

• Functionality: Technological solutions that automate medication management, from prescription to administration, improving safety and accuracy.
• Benefits: Reduction of medication errors, optimization of medication inventory, freeing up time for patient interaction, and improving therapeutic adherence.

Examples of suppliers:

1. Pyxis
2. Omnicell
3. McKesson PharMerx

Telemedicine and remote monitoring:

• Functionality: platforms that enable virtual patient care, including remote consultations, follow-up, and monitoring of vital signs.
• Benefits: Expansion of access to care, especially in remote areas, reduced costs, increased patient comfort, and reduced hospital readmissions.

Examples of providers:

1. Doctoralia
2. Eleonor
3. Doxi
4. Medicato
5. Topdoctors
6. Mediquo.com
7. Teladochealth.com
8. Holonsolutions.com
9. Khealth.com
10. Datos-health.com
11. Clinic-cloud.com
12. Docline.com
13. Dricloud.com
14. Circlemedical.com
15. Careclix.com
16. Mobidoctor.com

4. Wearable technologies and monitoring devices:

• Functionality: wearable sensors that collect real-time biometric data from patients, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and physical activity.
• Benefits: Continuous monitoring of patient health status, early detection of signs of deterioration, prevention of complications, and promotion of preventive care.

Examples of providers:

1. Fitbit
2. Apple Watch
3. AliveCor

Adoption of technologies in nursing:

Adoption of these technological tools is underway around the world. Hospitals, clinics, and health systems are implementing innovative solutions to improve the quality of care and patient experience.

Examples of organizations using these technologies:

• Mayo Clinic: Uses EHR, MAD, telemedicine, and wearable technologies to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Cleveland Clinic: Implements AI for disease diagnosis, sepsis management, and staff scheduling optimization.
• Intermountain Healthcare: Uses telemedicine to provide specialized care to patients in rural areas.

The technology tools described above are just a few examples of how innovation is improving nursing practice and patient well-being around the world.

Courses on Artificial Intelligence for Nursing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of nursing, offering new tools and possibilities to improve patient care.

1. AI for Nurses: Fundamentals and Applications

Platform: Coursera

1. AI FOR MEDICINE
2. IA IN HEALTHCARE
3. LEADERSHIP IN NURSING INFORMATICS
4. HEALTH INFORMATICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

• CLINICAL DATA SCIENCE

2. AI in nursing practice

Platform:

• edX
• FutureLearn
• Udemy

3. Surgical training platforms represent the future of medical and nursing training.

Integrating technologies such as AI, AR, and realistic simulations, these platforms provide a safe space for healthcare professionals to hone their skills before facing real-life situations.

1. LAZARUS 3D
2. PRESESSIONS
3. reddesimulacionensalud

AI-enabled digital platforms for nursing: Revolutionising patient care!

Here are some of the most prominent digital platforms that integrate AI for nurses to use with their patients:

1. Florence:

• Functionality: an end-to-end platform that supports nurses in patient care management, including clinical documentation, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Benefits: Improves the efficiency and accuracy of nursing work, reduces time spent on administrative tasks, and frees up time for more personalized patient care.
• AI technology: Uses AI to analyze patient data, identify patterns and potential risks, and provide personalized recommendations for care.

2. Ava Aware:

• Functionality: Remote patient monitoring solution that uses AI to analyze biometric data in real time and detect early signs of clinical deterioration.
• Benefits: Enables early and timely intervention in case of complications, reduces hospital readmissions, and improves health outcomes for patients.
• AI technology: Uses AI algorithms to interpret data from vital signs, sleep patterns, and physical activity, and alert nurses to potential health problems.

3. Sensentia:

• Functionality: Natural language analysis platform that uses AI to extract relevant information from nursing notes, medical records, and other health records.
• Benefits: Facilitates the identification of critical information, improves communication between health professionals, and optimizes the decision-making process.
• AI technology: Applies natural language processing and machine learning to extract key concepts, identify relationships between data, and generate informative summaries.

4. InSight ICU:

• Functionality: Clinical decision support system that uses AI to analyze intensive care unit(ICU) patient data and provide personalized treatment recommendations.
• Benefits: Improves diagnostic accuracy and treatment selection, optimizes resource utilization, and reduces ICU patient mortality.
• AI technology: Uses machine learning algorithms to analyze laboratory data, medical images, and nursing records, and identify patterns associated with improved health outcomes.

5. WELMO:

• Functionality: AI-powered chatbot that provides assistance to patients and nurses by answering questions about health status, medications, procedures, and other healthcare-related issues.
• Benefits: Improves accessibility to information, reduces workload for nurses, and provides a more personalized experience for patients.
• AI technology: Uses natural language processing and machine learning to understand users' questions, provide accurate answers, and adapt to each patient's individual needs.

6. livehealthily :

• Functionality: This free platform is an artificial intelligence(AI)-powered symptom checker, which is available on iOS, Android, Facebook Messenger, Slack, KIK, Telegram, and in a browser version.
• It also offers online medical services, such as pharmacy search, and recommendations for mental health apps.

7. Symptomate:

• Functionality: This platform uses artificial intelligence(AI) to assess the patient's health status, check their symptoms, and establish a possible diagnosis. The assessment requires only two steps: on the one hand, commenting on the patient's symptoms and then answering a simple questionnaire.

The choice of the right platform will depend on the specific needs of the healthcare organization, the available budget, and the preferences of the nursing professionals.

Investing in AI-enabled digital platforms is a strategic decision that can transform nursing practice.

Organisations of interest:

• American Nursing Informatics Society (AMIA ).
• American Nurses Association (ANA ).
• National Center for Health Informatics (NLM ).
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ ).

LaiaMed

The LaiaMed platform offers a set of functionalities for the comprehensive management of medical care at home, including:

1. Electronic Health Record (EHR):

• Enables the creation and maintenance of complete and up-to-date medical records for each patient, including demographics, medical history, allergies, medications, lab results, medical imaging, and care plans.

2. Appointment management and scheduling:

• Facilitates appointment scheduling, visit tracking, and calendar management for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

3. Remote patient monitoring:

• Enables real-time collection and analysis of patient health data through wearable devices and sensors, such as vital signs, blood glucose, blood pressure, and physical activity.

4. Secure communication with patients:

• Provides a secure channel for patients to communicate with their doctors and other healthcare providers through messaging, video calls, and chats.

5. Patient education:

• Provides educational resources and informational materials to help patients better understand their health condition, treatment plans, and self-care options.

6. Billing and payment management:

• Enables secure and efficient payment processing, invoice generation, and management of patient financial records.

7. Medication management:

• Helps patients manage their medications, including dose reminders, monitoring adherence to treatment, and detecting potential drug-drug interactions.

8. Data analysis and reporting:

• Generates customized reports on patient health status, treatment trends, and practice performance.

9. Integration with other systems:

• Integrates with other healthcare systems, such as laboratories, pharmacies, and hospitals, for a complete and coordinated view of patient care.

"The importance of learning to use artificial intelligence in nursing is fundamental. It not only improves care, but also opens up new opportunities for more personalised and efficient care. Mastering this technology is key to effective and empathetic nursing practice in an ever-changing world. Let's prepare for a transformative future in healthcare!"

• TERESA PERéZ - DIGITAL NURSE

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• Ethics and transparency in healthcare artificial intelligence.

"Patience, Perseverance and Passion".

Research is the key that opens the door to all new knowledge!

(A.I.L.M)

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