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Knowledge and Opinions of Operating Room Nurses About Artificial Intelligence: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

  • 0Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Ataşehir/Istanbul, Turkey.
Journal of Clinical Nursing +

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September 18, 2025

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September 18, 2025

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Summary

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Operating room nurses possess good knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), but often rely on unreliable sources like social media. Training is recommended to enhance AI integration and improve patient care quality.

Area Of Science

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Background

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is pivotal for enhancing patient care quality and safety.
  • Operating room nurses are key stakeholders in adopting technological advancements for patient safety.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the knowledge and opinions of operating room nurses regarding artificial intelligence.
  • To identify nurses' primary sources of AI information and their concerns.

Main Methods

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 95 operating room nurses.
  • Data were collected using Google Forms between December 2023 and March 2024.
  • Descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis.

Main Results

  • Nurses demonstrated a high level of knowledge about artificial intelligence.
  • Social media was the predominant, yet unreliable, source of AI information.
  • Ethical concerns included lack of empathy and potential AI malfunctions, alongside beliefs in AI's potential to reduce workload and improve care.

Conclusions

  • Despite high AI knowledge, nurses need training to access reliable information.
  • Integrating AI should support nursing roles to enhance patient care quality.
  • Training in artificial intelligence is crucial for effective integration into nursing practices.

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