Emerging Technological Innovations in Perioperative Nursing.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Health Informatics
• Surgical Technology

Background:

• Technological advancements are rapidly changing healthcare delivery.
• Perioperative nursing practices are significantly impacted by these innovations.
• Data science and digital health tools offer new avenues for patient care analysis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the integration of emerging technologies in perioperative nursing.
• To emphasize the implications of these technologies on practice and clinical outcomes.
• To highlight the necessity of technological adaptability for nurses.

Main Methods:

• Review of key technological innovations in perioperative settings.
• Analysis of data science methodologies (AI, LLMs) for real-world data.
• Examination of digital health technologies (mHealth, wearables, telehealth).

Main Results:

• Electronic health records, AI, and minimally invasive techniques revolutionize OR practices.
• AI and LLMs enhance tracking of nursing-sensitive indicators (pain, falls, complications).
• Digital health technologies improve patient engagement, safety, and recovery.

Conclusions:

• Technology integration is reshaping perioperative nursing care.
• Nurses require technological adaptability to provide high-quality, evidence-based care.
• These innovations promise improved clinical outcomes and patient management.