Competencies in the Robotics of Care for Nursing Robotics: A Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Robotics in Healthcare
• Competency Development

Background:

• Technological advancements necessitate evolving nursing competencies.
• The rise of robotics in healthcare requires specific nursing skills.
• Existing literature on nursing robotic competencies is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and identify developmental competencies in nursing robotics.
• To explore the intersection of nursing robotics and informatics.
• To establish a framework for nursing robotic competencies.

Main Methods:

• A systematic review of MEDLINE (PubMed) database from January 2017 to December 2023.
• Data extraction focused on competencies and learning outcomes from engineering and robotic programs.
• Analysis of 340 identified competencies and program outcomes.

Main Results:

• A total of 17 developmental competencies in nursing robotics were identified.
• These competencies were organized into five categories: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Nursing robotic competencies for care robotics development are currently scarce.

Conclusions:

• There is a significant need for developing and defining competencies in nursing robotics.
• Opportunities exist to advance nursing informatics to meet evolving healthcare demands.
• New roles in nursing informatics are crucial for adapting to technological integration in care.