Examining The Mechanisms Linking Technology Adaptation To Improve Quality Of Nursing Care: A Systematic Review
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Abstract
Background: The healthcare sector faces significant pressure to respond quickly to emergencies and adapt to new data-dependent technologies like electronic health records. However, stringent laws hinder effective data sharing, necessitating interoperability for intelligent, flexible healthcare. Healthcare has not fully embraced technology improvements due to potential hazards, and must successfully integrate new technology to ensure dependability. This article examines the mechanisms linking technology adoption to improve the quality of nursing care.
Method: To classify necessary research published between 2019 and 2023, a comprehensive search of databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, was done. The inclusion criteria for this study were studies written in English that specifically studied the impact and results of the mechanisms linking technology adaptation to improve the quality of nursing care. Furthermore, the studies chosen had to use well-established scales for measurement and provide valuable data on team dynamics. Eleven studies were included in the synthesis after initial screening and quality assessment.
Results: The result identified three themes, which are to evaluate service quality, explore the adoption of telemedicine and virtual software for outpatient care, and examine the link between electronic health record usability and nurse and patient outcomes.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the quality of e-health services in nursing is linked to their quality of care, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions like virtual software and telemedicine to reduce workload and improve patient care, while also requiring technology adaptation in documentation.