NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 4 Practicum and Technological Changes

Over recent years, significant technological advancements have reshaped healthcare settings. Traditional manual record-keeping and comprehensive charting have been supplanted by technology-driven methods, reducing reliance on conventional approaches. Emerging technologies in telehealth and electronic record systems provide patients access to their health data, fostering awareness of their health conditions. In nursing, technology facilitates more effective communication and enhances efficiency (Qadri et al., 2020). The integration of evolving technologies in healthcare settings is diminishing the likelihood of human errors.

During my practicum, I observed that nurses often work long hours, particularly in units or departments facing staff shortages, increasing the risk of medical errors. Medical technologies have streamlined routine processes, such as the use of automated IV pumps to measure medication dosage, minimizing the chances of dispensing and dosage errors. In emergency and intensive care units, where close monitoring is essential, technology has enabled nurses to more accurately record patient care routines (Brewer et al., 2020).

NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 4 Practicum and Technological Changes

Previously, handwritten reports were prone to incomplete documentation, negatively impacting patient health. The adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has improved the accuracy of information recording and reduced errors at the bedside by making data readily available (Qadri et al., 2020).

In the field of health informatics, one transformative technology is Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to emulate human cognitive processes. AI empowers healthcare facilities by automating patient encounters, reducing the time clinicians spend on data entry and handwritten documentation. Health informatics utilizes AI to interpret and analyze large clinical datasets through multi-layer networking and deep learning (Peltonen et al., 2016). Another beneficial technology trend in practice settings is the use of wearable devices and health applications by consumers to monitor their health. Wearable devices with ECG capabilities, for example, allow individuals to collect and instantly forward data to physicians, improving patient outcomes. While various technological trends continue to evolve in healthcare settings, their full benefits are still under discussion (Peltonen et al., 2016).

In conclusion, evolving technology trends in practice settings have streamlined patient care documentation through secure software, reducing human errors during medical emergencies. The scope of clinical support has expanded as data management software diligently analyzes patient profiles. Technology is transforming patient education and healthcare delivery methods, with trends encouraging greater individual involvement in healthcare. This presents an opportunity for healthcare staff to raise awareness about health and management among individuals (Archibald & Barnard, 2018).

References

Archibald, M. M., & Barnard, A. (2018). Futurism in nursing: Technology, robotics, and the fundamentals of care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(11-12), 2473-2480.

Brewer, L. C., Fortuna, K. L., Jones, C., Walker, R., Hayes, S. N., Patten, C. A., & Cooper, L. A. (2020). Back to the future: achieving health equity through health informatics and digital health. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(1), e14512.

Peltonen, L. M., Alhuwail, D., Ali, S., Badger, M. K., Eler, G. J., Georgsson, M., … & Topaz, M. (2016). Current Trends in Nursing Informatics: Results of an International Survey. Studies in health technology and informatics, 225, 938-939.

Qadri, Y. A., Nauman, A., Zikria, Y. B., Vasilakos, A. V., & Kim, S. W. (2020). The future of healthcare internet of things: a survey of emerging technologies. IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, 22(2), 1121-1167.