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Virtual Healthcare Revolution: Understanding Nurse Competencies and Roles.
- Source :
- SAGE Open Nursing; 8/18/2024, p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Introduction: Digital healthcare, especially virtual health, has changed nurses' jobs and skills. In the evolving healthcare landscape, nurses healthcare landscape is increasingly required to have diverse competencies to navigate the world of virtual health effectively. Objective: This study aims to qualitatively explore the role of nurses in virtual health and the competencies required to work in virtual health in Saudi Arabia, with a specific focus on SEHA virtual hospital. Methods: An online open survey with nursing experts was employed as the qualitative method approach during the initial phase of an online Delphi study design. Results: Twelve core competencies were identified: digital technology proficiency, professionalism, clinical expertise, leadership, legal and ethical considerations, care coordination, documentation, effective communication, patient assessment and diagnosis, patient safety, patient-centered care, and remote patient monitoring. Conclusions: The research emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in virtual hospitals and clinics, contributing to the expansion of the virtual healthcare environment. It presents a thorough competency framework that can guide the development of training programs and policies, enhancing the effectiveness of virtual healthcare delivery. Impact: The study provides a foundational competencies list that can guide the development of comprehensive training programs for nurses in virtual healthcare. Policymakers and educational leaders are encouraged to use these findings to create standardized practices and policies, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of virtual healthcare delivery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NURSING audit
NURSES
DIGITAL technology
PROFESSIONALISM
DOCUMENTATION
WORK
OCCUPATIONAL roles
QUALITATIVE research
PATIENT safety
HOSPITAL nursing staff
LEADERSHIP
NURSING assessment
DECISION making in clinical medicine
JUDGMENT sampling
NURSING
PATIENT-centered care
TELEMEDICINE
MEDICAL consultation
THEMATIC analysis
COMMUNICATION
NURSES' attitudes
TELENURSING
DELPHI method
PATIENT monitoring
EXPERIENTIAL learning
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23779608
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- SAGE Open Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179084595
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241271703