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Ethical predicaments and countermeasures in nursing informatics
Jianan Wang1, Yihong Xu1, Xiaoxiao Zhang1
1Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
Nursing Ethics
|November 17, 2023
Summary
Technological advancements in nursing create new ethical challenges. This study examines these nursing informatics ethical dilemmas from nurses' perspectives and proposes solutions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Bioethics
Background:
- The integration of technology in nursing practice has introduced novel ethical concerns.
- Existing research on health informatics ethics primarily focuses on clinician and patient viewpoints, neglecting the crucial nurse perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a theoretical investigation into the ethical predicaments encountered in nursing informatics from the viewpoint of nurses.
- To elucidate the origins and mechanisms of these ethical challenges.
- To propose practical countermeasures for addressing these issues.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical study analyzing ethical issues in nursing informatics.
- Examination of the emergence and nature of ethical predicaments from nurses' perspectives.
Main Results:
- Identified specific ethical predicaments unique to nurses in the context of nursing informatics.
- Elaborated on the underlying reasons and processes contributing to these ethical challenges.
- Proposed actionable strategies for mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Addressing ethical predicaments in nursing informatics requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Countermeasures should encompass technical, educational, and leadership strategies.
- Effective resolution necessitates collaborative efforts among various stakeholders, including nurses, policymakers, administrators, educators, and technology developers.
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