Expectations of new technologies in nursing care among hospital patients in Germany - an interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

New technologies will be increasingly available for nursing care, including robots, patient mobilisation devices, digital event detection or prevention equipment. Technologies are expected to support nurses, increase patients' safety and reduce costs. Yet, although these technologies will significantly shape patients' experience, we need to learn more about patients' perspectives regarding new technology in care. This study aims to investigate attitudes, expectations, worries and anticipated implementation effects of new assistive technology in nursing care by patients.

Methods

Qualitative, guided, semi-open interviews were conducted. The recruitment was carried out in a trauma surgery ward of a university hospital in Germany. Eight different technologies were p

SUBMITTER: Klawunn R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10539617 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature