Technology developments applied to healthcare/nursing.
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2007-09-28
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Future technology developments as applied to healthcare and particularly nursing were discussed Emerging technologies such as genetics small unobtrusive monitoring devices use of information and communication technologies are as tools to not only facilitate but also promote communication among all parties of the healthcare process These emerging technologies can be used for ubiquitous healthcare u health The role of nursing in the u health is fundamental and required for success and growth Nursing s role will evolve as nurses become information mediators in a broader sense than current role All technologies will ultimately focus on the consumer through behind the scenes data collection which in turn will also allow nurses to analyze these data to improve care We need to acknowledge an increased presence and or pervasiveness of information technologies as key components of quality healthcare This sort of acknowledgment will help propel nursing and healthcare to increase use of these tools To develop nurses with these types of skills the nursing education process will require a fundamental change to integrate these technology sorts of tools as necessary elements for success