Facilitating eHealth for All Through Connecting Nurses and the Women Observatory for eHealth.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Nurses are central to global health care delivery, managing communicable diseases and chronic conditions.
• Challenges like aging populations and workforce shortages necessitate technology-focused solutions.
• The integration of electronic health (eHealth) tools into nursing practice is inconsistent, often due to a lack of awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and showcase successful applications of eHealth in nursing.
• To bridge the knowledge gap regarding existing eHealth solutions among nurses.
• To promote the integration of effective eHealth tools into daily nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• Panel discussion format.
• Identification of initiatives promoting eHealth adoption in nursing.
• Showcasing best practices in eHealth for nursing.

Main Results:

• Limited awareness of existing eHealth tools hinders adoption.
• Need for targeted initiatives to promote eHealth in nursing.
• Successful examples of eHealth integration can guide future practice.

Conclusions:

• Showcasing eHealth best practices is essential for wider adoption.
• Addressing the knowledge gap will enhance nursing's use of technology.
• Improved eHealth integration can support nurses in delivering quality care.