Assessment of Nurses' Perception and Attitude toward Artificial Intelligence in Academy Hospital

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1 1B.Sc. Nursing Military Institute of Health and Epidemiology, Military Medical Academy, Egypt.

2 2Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing - Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt

3 3 Vice President of the Military Medical Academy, Egypt.

4 4Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming nursing by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and patient care. AI-powered tools assist nurses in tasks such as patient monitoring, early detection of health issues, and personalized care planning. Aim: This study aimed to assess nurses’ perception and attitude toward artificial intelligence in academy hospital. Design: A descriptive study design was used to conduct the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted in intensive care units (ICUs) at Academy Hospital at Ain Shams University. Sample: A convenient sample of (n=100) nurses includes nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) at Academy Hospital. Tools: three tools were used including the first tool: Interview questionnaire sheet, which consisted of two parts. Part I: It included on demographic characteristics for nurses about six questions. Part II: Assessment of nurses' general knowledge about artificial intelligence. The second tool: to measure and understand nurses' perception of Artificial Intelligence. The third tool:  It included the attitude of Nurses toward Artificial Intelligence. Results: Based on the findings of the present study that 65% of the studied nurses have satisfactory knowledge about artificial intelligence, while 53% have a moderate perception, and 68% of them have a positive attitude regarding artificial intelligence. Conclusion: The current study concluded that more than two-thirds of the studied nurses have satisfactory knowledge about artificial intelligence, while more than two-thirds have a positive attitude regarding artificial intelligence, and more than half of them have a moderate perception. There is a highly significant positive correlation between nurses' knowledge, perception, and attitude regarding artificial intelligence. Recommendation: In-service training programs should be organized to foster problem-solving skills of nurses regarding artificial intelligence applications in the clinical environment.

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