Nurse anesthetists' experiences using smart glasses to monitor patients' vital signs during anesthesia care: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To describe nurse anesthetists' experiences using smart glasses to monitor patients' vital signs during anesthesia care.

Methods

Data was collected through individual semi-structured interviews with seven nurse anesthetists who had used smart glasses, with a customized application for monitoring vital signs, during clinical anesthesia care. Data was analyzed using thematic content analysis.

Results

An overarching theme became evident during analysis; Facing and embracing responsibility. Being a nurse anesthetist entails a great responsibility, and the participants demonstrated that they shouldered this responsibility with pride. The theme was divided in two sub-themes. The first of these, A new way of working, comprised the categories Adoption and Utility. Thi

SUBMITTER: Romare C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8059852 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature