Through the lens: A qualitative exploration of nurses' experiences of smart glasses in urgent care.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the real-world experiences of nurses' using smart glasses to triage patients in an urgent care centre.

Design

A parallel convergent mixed-method design.

Methods

We collected data through twelve in-depth interviews with nurses using the device and a survey. Recruitment continued until no new themes emerged. We coded the data using a deductive-thematic approach. Qualitative and survey data were coded and then mapped to the most dominant dimension of the sociotechnical framework. Both the qualitative and quantitative findings were triangulated within each dimension of the framework to gain a comprehensive understanding of user experiences.

Results

Overall, nurses were satisfied with using smart glasses in urgent care and would recommend them to

SUBMITTER: Sumner J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808417 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature