Impacts of Technology Use on the Workload of Registered Nurses: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Technology is an integral part of healthcare. With the rapid development of technological innovations that inform and support nurses, it is important to assess how these technologies may affect their workload particularly in rural contexts, where the workforce and supports may be limited.

Methods

This literature review guided by Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework describes the breadth of technologies which impact on nurses' workload. Five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Business Source Complete) were searched. Thirty-five articles met the inclusion criteria. A data matrix was used to organize the findings.

Findings

The technology interventions described in the articles covered diverse topics including: Cognitive care techn

SUBMITTER: Mohammadnejad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278405 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature