Nurses' perceptions, experience and knowledge regarding artificial intelligence: results from a cross-sectional online survey in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing faces increasing pressure due to changing demographics and a shortage of skilled workers. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers an opportunity to relieve nurses and reduce pressure. The perception of AI by nurses is crucial for successful implementation. Due to a limited research state, our study aims to investigate nurses' knowledge and perceptions of AI.

Methods

In June 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of nurses in Bavaria, Germany. A convenience sample via care facilities was used for the questionnaire oriented on existing AI surveys. Data analysis was performed descriptively, and we used a template analysis to evaluate free-text answers.

Results

114 (♀67.5 %, ♂32.5 %) nurses participated. Results show that knowledge about AI is l

SUBMITTER: Sommer D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10967047 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature