Transforming nursing care: The impact of information and communication technologies

Noura Abdullah Alkharji; Nora Mohammed Aldosary; Wejdan Amein Abdullah; Jehan Khelaif Alanazi; Maha Mosleh Albugami; Amani Abdulmohsen Alshammari; Lila Muteb Almutairi; Mubarak Saud Alanazi; Reham Mohammad Alsoulaimi; Ghadeer Ghazi ALKhabbaz; Nahid Ahmad Lamfon; Wael Ibrahim AlGhanim; Anoud Saud Alanizi

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v2nS1.15003

Authors

Noura Abdullah Alkharji KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Nora Mohammed Aldosary KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Wejdan Amein Abdullah KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Jehan Khelaif Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Maha Mosleh Albugami KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Amani Abdulmohsen Alshammari KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Lila Muteb Almutairi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Mubarak Saud Alanazi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Reham Mohammad Alsoulaimi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Ghadeer Ghazi ALKhabbaz KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Nahid Ahmad Lamfon KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Wael Ibrahim AlGhanim KSA, National Guard Health Affairs
Anoud Saud Alanizi KSA, National Guard Health Affairs

Abstract

Background: The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in healthcare, termed eHealth, is transforming nursing practices. These technologies encompass electronic health records (EHRs), computerized decision support systems (CDSSs), and telehealth, among others, and promise to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and communication in nursing care. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the impact of ICTs on nursing practices, focusing on their influence on nursing care performance indicators and patient outcomes. Methods: An overview of systematic reviews was conducted, adhering to the Cochrane Collaboration methodology and the PICOS framework. The study included qualitative, mixed-method, and quantitative reviews from 1995 onwards, focusing on the impact of ICTs on nursing care. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed using the AMSTAR tool, and a narrative synthesis approach was employed due to study heterogeneity. Results: Of 6187 titles screened, 22 reviews met the inclusion criteria. ICTs were found to impact time management, patient care, and documentation quality. Positive effects included improved access to patient information and enhanced communication. However, challenges such as increased documentation time and the need for adaptation to electronic systems were noted.

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