Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

ABSTRACT Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has introduced transformative tools to enhance clinical decision‐making and streamline workflows. In nursing, a profession characterized by human‐centric care, AI adoption offers both significant opportunities and no...

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Main Authors: Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Sumon Ahmad, Dipak Chandra Das, Sabren Mukta Tanha, Tuli Rani Deb, Mosammat Ruma Akter, Mst. Amena Khatun, Md Ibrahim Khalil, Umme Rabeya Peu, Mst. Rina Parvin, Daifallah M. Alrazeeni, Fazila Akter
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Published: Wiley 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70728
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Sumon Ahmad
Dipak Chandra Das
Sabren Mukta Tanha
Tuli Rani Deb
Mosammat Ruma Akter
Mst. Amena Khatun
Md Ibrahim Khalil
Umme Rabeya Peu
Mst. Rina Parvin
Daifallah M. Alrazeeni
Fazila Akter
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Sumon Ahmad
Dipak Chandra Das
Sabren Mukta Tanha
Tuli Rani Deb
Mosammat Ruma Akter
Mst. Amena Khatun
Md Ibrahim Khalil
Umme Rabeya Peu
Mst. Rina Parvin
Daifallah M. Alrazeeni
Fazila Akter
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description ABSTRACT Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has introduced transformative tools to enhance clinical decision‐making and streamline workflows. In nursing, a profession characterized by human‐centric care, AI adoption offers both significant opportunities and notable challenges. However, the perspectives of nursing students, future professionals, on integrating AI into clinical practice and education remain underexplored. Aim This study aimed to explore nursing students' perceptions of incorporating AI into their clinical training and professional practice, with a focus on identifying benefits, challenges, and potential areas for improvement. Methods A qualitative descriptive design explored the experiences and attitudes of 25 nursing students from five colleges in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Participants were purposively sampled to ensure diverse educational and clinical backgrounds. Semi‐structured interviews in Bangla, lasting 40–50 min, were audio‐recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. Data were collected from May 8, 2024 to August 10, 2024. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes. Credibility was ensured through member checking, dependability via an audit trail, and confirmability through peer debriefing. Data visualization tools were used to map thematic relationships effectively. Results Thematic analysis revealed four major themes: (1) AI integration in nursing education, (2) ethical and professional concerns, (3) preparedness for AI‐driven practice, and (4) AI's impact on nursing practice. Participants expressed both optimism about AI's potential to improve accuracy and efficiency and apprehension about their readiness to use AI effectively in practice. Conclusion The findings underscore the need for comprehensive curriculum reforms that incorporate AI training, address ethical concerns, and emphasize the role of AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human expertise. These insights provide a roadmap for integrating AI into nursing education while preserving the compassionate core of nursing practice.
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spelling doaj-art-b276f476f76f4edc8d9085933209f42a2025-08-20T01:48:34ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352025-04-0184n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.70728Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive StudyMoustaq Karim Khan Rony0Sumon Ahmad1Dipak Chandra Das2Sabren Mukta Tanha3Tuli Rani Deb4Mosammat Ruma Akter5Mst. Amena Khatun6Md Ibrahim Khalil7Umme Rabeya Peu8Mst. Rina Parvin9Daifallah M. Alrazeeni10Fazila Akter11Miyan Research Institute International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Dhaka BangladeshLeading University Sylhet BangladeshShanto‐Mariam University of Creative Technology Dhaka BangladeshLeading University Sylhet BangladeshNursing Service Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Dhaka BangladeshNational Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research Dhaka BangladeshPundra University Science and Technology Bogura BangladeshInstitute of Social Welfare and Research University of Dhaka Dhaka BangladeshChattogram Imperial College of Nursing Chattogram BangladeshBangladesh Army (AFNS Officer), Combined Military Hospital Dhaka BangladeshDepartment Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz College for Emergency Medical Services King Saud University Riyadh Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health and Functioning Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Bergen NorwayABSTRACT Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has introduced transformative tools to enhance clinical decision‐making and streamline workflows. In nursing, a profession characterized by human‐centric care, AI adoption offers both significant opportunities and notable challenges. However, the perspectives of nursing students, future professionals, on integrating AI into clinical practice and education remain underexplored. Aim This study aimed to explore nursing students' perceptions of incorporating AI into their clinical training and professional practice, with a focus on identifying benefits, challenges, and potential areas for improvement. Methods A qualitative descriptive design explored the experiences and attitudes of 25 nursing students from five colleges in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Participants were purposively sampled to ensure diverse educational and clinical backgrounds. Semi‐structured interviews in Bangla, lasting 40–50 min, were audio‐recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. Data were collected from May 8, 2024 to August 10, 2024. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes. Credibility was ensured through member checking, dependability via an audit trail, and confirmability through peer debriefing. Data visualization tools were used to map thematic relationships effectively. Results Thematic analysis revealed four major themes: (1) AI integration in nursing education, (2) ethical and professional concerns, (3) preparedness for AI‐driven practice, and (4) AI's impact on nursing practice. Participants expressed both optimism about AI's potential to improve accuracy and efficiency and apprehension about their readiness to use AI effectively in practice. Conclusion The findings underscore the need for comprehensive curriculum reforms that incorporate AI training, address ethical concerns, and emphasize the role of AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human expertise. These insights provide a roadmap for integrating AI into nursing education while preserving the compassionate core of nursing practice.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70728artificial intelligenceclinical practiceethical considerationshealthcare technologynursing educationstudent perspectives
spellingShingle Moustaq Karim Khan Rony
Sumon Ahmad
Dipak Chandra Das
Sabren Mukta Tanha
Tuli Rani Deb
Mosammat Ruma Akter
Mst. Amena Khatun
Md Ibrahim Khalil
Umme Rabeya Peu
Mst. Rina Parvin
Daifallah M. Alrazeeni
Fazila Akter
Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Health Science Reports
artificial intelligence
clinical practice
ethical considerations
healthcare technology
nursing education
student perspectives
title Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
title_full Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
title_fullStr Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
title_full_unstemmed Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
title_short Nursing Students' Perspectives on Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Clinical Practice and Training: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
title_sort nursing students perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence into clinical practice and training a qualitative descriptive study
topic artificial intelligence
clinical practice
ethical considerations
healthcare technology
nursing education
student perspectives
url https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70728
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