Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: Perspectives from Norwegian Nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Background:

• Nurses face challenges in leading health information technology innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• There is a recognized need to understand nurses' attitudes and acceptance of AI in clinical practice.
• Knowledge gaps exist regarding AI perceptions among nursing professionals and its role in nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by nursing-related professionals.
• To understand AI's role in their work and as a subject in nursing education.
• To identify nurses' attitudes and acceptance of AI in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• A seminar was held in Oslo, Norway, in 2023 for nurses and healthcare personnel interested in AI.
• Insights were gathered from a recorded discussion following a lecture on AI.
• Inductive coding of concepts from the transcribed discussion was used for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Three major themes emerged from the analysis: Expectations, Identified needs and recommendations, and Policy to guard safety.
• The discussion highlighted specific expectations nurses have regarding AI implementation.
• New recommendations for AI integration and policy were identified in the literature.

Conclusions:

• The study identified key themes regarding nurses' perspectives on AI in healthcare.
• Findings underscore the need for clear policies and identified needs for safe and effective AI adoption.
• The results offer novel recommendations for integrating AI into nursing practice and education.