Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care
Background: Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in contemporary healthcare, reshaping nursing practice across various specialties. This narrative review explored the role, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with telemedicine in nursing practice. Also, it emphasizes tele...
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| author | Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade David B. Olawade Iyanuoluwa O. Ojo Motunrayo E. Famujimi Temitope T. Olawumi Deborah T. Esan |
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| description | Background: Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in contemporary healthcare, reshaping nursing practice across various specialties. This narrative review explored the role, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with telemedicine in nursing practice. Also, it emphasizes telemedicine’s impact on patient care, the evolution of nursing workflows, and future directions for implementation. Method: A comprehensive narrative review was conducted, drawing upon primary research articles, systematic reviews, and policy documents published between 2010 and 2023. The search was carried out using electronic databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, CINAHL, and Google Scholar, employing keywords such as ''telemedicine,'' ''nursing practice,'' ''patient care,'' and ''ethical considerations.'' Eligible studies were critically appraised for relevance and rigor. Data synthesis included the identification of key themes, trends, and exemplary instances of telemedicine utilization in nursing practice. Results: The review revealed a multifaceted role of telemedicine in nursing practice. Teletriage and remote patient monitoring were instrumental in reducing emergency department overcrowding and improving patient triage accuracy. Teleconsultations and virtual visits facilitated patient-provider interactions, while telepsychiatry addressed the growing demand for mental health support. Tele-education emerged as a vital tool for ongoing professional development among nurses. Moreover, telemedicine effectively reached rural and underserved populations, addressing healthcare disparities. Ethical considerations, such as patient privacy, informed consent, and data security, emerged as significant challenges in telemedicine. Conclusions: As telemedicine continues to evolve, nurses should remain adaptable, actively engaging with emerging technologies and interdisciplinary teams. Furthermore, healthcare organizations, policymakers, and nursing associations/regulatory bodies should collaborate to establish clear ethical and legal guidelines. These efforts will ensure the continued growth of telemedicine in nursing practice, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and expanding access to quality healthcare services. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea2fb5c99e9d4d3a8bfe6bb4bc1a11892025-08-20T03:21:19ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Informatics and Health2949-95342024-09-011210011010.1016/j.infoh.2024.07.003Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient careAanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade0David B. Olawade1Iyanuoluwa O. Ojo2Motunrayo E. Famujimi3Temitope T. Olawumi4Deborah T. Esan5Department of Nursing, University of Derby, Derby, United Kingdom; Endoscopy Unit, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, NHS Trust, Leicester, United KingdomDepartment of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Research and Innovation, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, Gillingham ME7 5NY, United Kingdom; Corresponding author at: Department of Allied and Public Health, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, United Kingdom.Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, NigeriaAnatomy Department, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, NigeriaMental Health Nursing, School of Health and Society, University of Salford, United KingdomFaculty of Nursing Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bowen University Iwo, NigeriaBackground: Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in contemporary healthcare, reshaping nursing practice across various specialties. This narrative review explored the role, challenges, and ethical considerations associated with telemedicine in nursing practice. Also, it emphasizes telemedicine’s impact on patient care, the evolution of nursing workflows, and future directions for implementation. Method: A comprehensive narrative review was conducted, drawing upon primary research articles, systematic reviews, and policy documents published between 2010 and 2023. The search was carried out using electronic databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, CINAHL, and Google Scholar, employing keywords such as ''telemedicine,'' ''nursing practice,'' ''patient care,'' and ''ethical considerations.'' Eligible studies were critically appraised for relevance and rigor. Data synthesis included the identification of key themes, trends, and exemplary instances of telemedicine utilization in nursing practice. Results: The review revealed a multifaceted role of telemedicine in nursing practice. Teletriage and remote patient monitoring were instrumental in reducing emergency department overcrowding and improving patient triage accuracy. Teleconsultations and virtual visits facilitated patient-provider interactions, while telepsychiatry addressed the growing demand for mental health support. Tele-education emerged as a vital tool for ongoing professional development among nurses. Moreover, telemedicine effectively reached rural and underserved populations, addressing healthcare disparities. Ethical considerations, such as patient privacy, informed consent, and data security, emerged as significant challenges in telemedicine. Conclusions: As telemedicine continues to evolve, nurses should remain adaptable, actively engaging with emerging technologies and interdisciplinary teams. Furthermore, healthcare organizations, policymakers, and nursing associations/regulatory bodies should collaborate to establish clear ethical and legal guidelines. These efforts will ensure the continued growth of telemedicine in nursing practice, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and expanding access to quality healthcare services.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S294995342400016XTelemedicineNursesNursing practicePatient careHealthcareImproved Health Outcomes |
| spellingShingle | Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade David B. Olawade Iyanuoluwa O. Ojo Motunrayo E. Famujimi Temitope T. Olawumi Deborah T. Esan Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care Informatics and Health Telemedicine Nurses Nursing practice Patient care Healthcare Improved Health Outcomes |
| title | Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| title_full | Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| title_fullStr | Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| title_short | Nursing in the Digital Age: Harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| title_sort | nursing in the digital age harnessing telemedicine for enhanced patient care |
| topic | Telemedicine Nurses Nursing practice Patient care Healthcare Improved Health Outcomes |
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