Mapping the literature on Digital and Technological Solutions in nursing: a scoping review protocol

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Healthcare Technology Integration
• Digital Health Solutions

Background:

• Digital and technological solutions (DTS) are poised to transform healthcare, with nurses central to their effective implementation.
• Nurses must actively utilize technology, not passively, for healthcare to benefit from DTS.
• A comprehensive understanding of DTS in nursing is challenging, necessitating a scoping study.

Purpose of the Study:

• To map the landscape of digital and technological solutions in nursing.
• To synthesize existing research on DTS and the nursing workforce.
• To identify knowledge gaps and inform future research and development in nursing technology.

Main Methods:

• Adoption of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology.
• Inclusion of quantitative, qualitative research, and grey literature on DTS in nursing.
• Systematic literature search, data extraction, and synthesis by two independent reviewers.

Main Results:

• This section will present findings from the scoping review once completed.
• Anticipated results include a comprehensive overview of DTS applications in nursing.
• Identification of key themes, trends, and challenges in the literature.

Conclusions:

• This protocol provides a transparent framework for a scoping review on DTS in nursing.
• It serves as a methodological benchmark for future scoping reviews in the field.
• The study aims to enhance the understanding and application of technology in nursing practice.