Data Science Trends Relevant to Nursing Practice: A Rapid Review of the 2020 Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The term "data science" encompasses several methods, many of which are considered cutting edge and are being used to influence care processes across the world. Nursing is an applied science and a key discipline in health care systems in both clinical and administrative areas, making the profession increasingly influenced by the latest advances in data science. The greater informatics community should be aware of current trends regarding the intersection of nursing and data science, as developments in nursing practice have cross-professional implications.

Objectives

This study aimed to summarize the latest (calendar year 2020) research and applications of nursing-relevant patient outcomes and clinical processes in the data science literature.

Methods

We cond

SUBMITTER: Douthit BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8828453 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature