Robot Nurses and Artificial Intelligence in Pediatrics: Opinions of Pediatric Nurses: A Qualitative Study

This study was conducted to explore the views of pediatric nurses on robot nurses and artificial intelligence.

A qualitative research design was used in this study, and semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 nurses working in the pediatric unit between May and June 2025. The interview data were transcribed and systematically analyzed via MAXQDA software.

Nurses stated that robot nurses and artificial intelligence have various advantages, such as reducing workload and malpractice and systematizing care, as well as several disadvantages, including the inability to provide individualized care, emotional inadequacy, concerns regarding parents' safety and communication, and ethical risks.

The integration of robot nurses and artificial intelligence can increase pediatric nursing quality, reduce nurses' workload, and make care more enjoyable. However, their lack of real human touch and emotional connection raises concerns about parents' sense of safety and communication.