Awareness Program for Nurses regarding Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Care

Abd Elshahed Ahmed El-Kattan, Badria; Abd AL Aziz Mohamed Khalil, Abeer; Mahmoud S. El Awady, Sahar; Said Mohamed El-Zayat, Ons

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2024.466245

Awareness Program for Nurses regarding Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Care

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor in Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt,

² Lecturer in Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt

³ Assistant Professor in Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt

10.21608/ejhc.2024.466245

Abstract

Background: Artificial Intelligence is continuously identified as a transformative tool in healthcare for nursing and offers promise in enhancing clinical decision‐making, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting patient‑centered care. Nonetheless, adoption by nurses remains variable, influenced by knowledge, attitudes, organizational readiness, and ethical considerations. Aim: To evaluate the awareness program for nurses regarding utilization of artificial intelligence in nursing care. Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. Setting: At Badr University Hospital Cairo, Egypt. Sample: A convenience sample included 200 nurses who worked in the previously mentioned setting. Tools: One tool, structured interview questionnaire encompassed three parts, 1^stpart: characteristics of studied nurses, 2^nd part: Nurses' knowledge about artificial intelligence and 3^rd part: Nurses' attitude about artificial intelligence. Results: 90% of studied nurses had good total knowledge post awareness program compared to 30% of them pre program about artificial intelligence. While, 84.8% of them had positive total attitude post awareness program compared to 43% of them preprogram about artificial intelligence. Conclusion: the present study showed noticeable improvement in knowledge and attitude of studied nurses after implementation of awareness program regarding utilization of artificial intelligence in nursing care Recommendations: Organize continuous professional program and workshops for nurses to increase awareness about artificial intelligence in nursing care.

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