NURSING,MIDWIFERY, AND
TECHNOLOGYDR. MARILYN R. COLADILLA
LearningOutcomes
Reflecton
the pros and cons oftechnology in nursing andmidwifery
Considerhow modern technologieshave enhancedhealthcare delivery
Explorethe roles of midwives andnurses in the healthcaredelivery
LearningOutcomes
Consider future technological trendsin nursing and midwifery
GAIN
a greater understanding oftechnology in nursing andmidwifery evidence-basedpractice.
MIDWIFERY AND NURSING SERVICESIN THE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
Nurses andMidwives
are ◦ .
Globally, nursing and midwifery services sharecommon attributes that include:
1. Caring for, supporting and comfortingclients;
2. Continuously assessing and monitoringhealth needs and responses tointerventions
3. Advocacy and education of clientsand communities
4. Identifying the care gaps anddeveloping appropriate responses
5. Delivering and coordinating healthservices across the care spectrum
IMPLICATION◦ Failure to strengthen theprovision of nursing andmidwifery services willseriously impair thequality of health care,access to services, well-being of practitioners,and the achievement ofthe national and globalhealth goals.
NURSING, MIDWIFERY, ANDTECHNOLOGY IN THE CARE OF
CLIENTS
◦Currently, all professionsare using informationcommunicationtechnology (ICT)innovations that aretransforming the 21stcentury learningenvironment.
◦Nurses and midwivesmust now be tech savvyto navigate onlinecharting systems,update health records,schedule care andmore.
Efficient use ofhealthcaretechnology
systems have animportant roles inorganization andmanagement of
nursing andmidwiferyservices
(Langowski, 2005; A y, 2007;Barton, 2010; Lammint
akanen, Saranto, & Kivinen,.2010).
A. In recording, storingand sharing the patient
information
B. In alertingchanges of patient
condition
C. In standardizationof nursing care
planningD. A verting medical
complications
E. In decreasing thepatient care costs
F. In facilitatingclinical decision
making
G. In speedingup the
communicationnetwork
H. In statisticalevaluation anddevelopment
I. In identifyingpossible future
diseases
J. In escalationof maintenance
time
PROS AND CONS OF TECHNOLOGYIN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
PROS AND CONS of Technology inNursing and Midwifery
PROS
oImproves patient safetyand careoTime-saving for nursesoCosts- saving investmentfor healthcare facility
CONS◦Dehumanizes patientcare◦Not viewed as time-saving by all nurses◦Generational gaps inlearning and learningstyles
PROS
oEstablishes “BestPractices” evidence-based nursing/midwiferyoEnables on/offsite-skills-building and increasedproficiencyoResponse tonursing/midwiferyshortage
CONS
◦Maybe perceivedreplacing criticalthinking/problemsolving skills◦Potential for breachesin confidentiality
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS TO SUPPORTBEST PRACTICES OF NURSES AND
MIDWIFES IN THE HEALTHCAREDELIVERY
The nursing and midwiferyprofessions are rapidly
changing to keep up withadvancements and new
challenges in thehealthcare field.
◦ Since Nightingale's work inimproving healthcareconditions, the progress ofevidence based practicehas evolved over time.Effective nursing andmidwifery cares rely on thegathering and use ofnursing and midwiferyevidences.
If the startingpoint for betterchoices isbetterevidence,then thechallenge ofEBP boils downto at leastthreerequirements:
Evidence-based decision makers must besupported to do the following:1. Know what to do—best evidence about
best practices informs decision making.2. Do what is known—they recognize
problems, formulate questions, selectresources, and apply knowledgeappropriately.
3. Understand what is done—health choicesand outcomes are iteratively validated
Healthinformationtechnologysupports theevidence-
basedpractice in
different ways:3. It also supports research that can
unravel findings to inform andimprove healthcare practices.
2. It reduces the time of findinginformation to make decisions on
healthcare.
1. It can help to locate, manage andutilize the information they require inhealthcare practice (Umscheid et
al., 2010).
6. Health information technology helps in implementing researchfindings (Jamal et al, 2009).
5. It provides with quick and easy access to trusted evidence-basedinformation and education tools.
4. It offers various modes for gathering information, keeping andprocessing data, as well as analyzing the information.
Nurses and midwives arenecessary to adopt the useof health informationtechnology in order to:
◦ Improve patient care andminimize health costs.◦Operate at a level of high
quality and efficiencyaccording to expectations ofpatients and healthcareexperts.
◦ Reduce concernsrelated to thequality of patients’care, incidences ofimproper medicaltreatment, andincrement of healthcosts
THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY INNURSING AND MIDWIFERY
The Futureof NursingandMidwiferyTechnologyis Exciting(http://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/the-future-of-nursing-technology-is-exciting)
◦Technologycontinues torevolutionizehealthcare and haveentered an excitingnew frontier of state-of-the-art gadgetsand high-techcommunicationsystems.
◦ Some of these changesare made possible by ourgrowing ability to utilizebig data to improveoutcomes through thefield of health informatics
◦These innovativetechnologies cansignificantly help driveefficiency andproductivity andempower healthcareproviders by providingreal time data andclinical interpretation"
◦Others by awe-inspiringadvancements inmedical science,telecommunications,and even robotics.
STATE-OF-THE-ARTGADGETS AND
HIGH-TECHCOMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS
VEINFINDING
TOOL
◦ Is designed for Nurses insertingperipheral IV catheters by providingan immediate and clear image ofveins using just two-button controls.The easy-to-use device for adults andpediatrics.
VEINFINDING
TOOL
STETHEESTETHOSCOPE
◦ Is a wireless stethoscope that letsyou listen, see and feel your ownheartbeat.◦Pair it to your phone or bluetoothheadset for high-quality audio ofheart, lungs, and other bodysounds.
STETHEESTETHOSCOPE ◦ .
CHIPMONITORS
BLOODSUGARLEVELS
◦An artificial intelligence (AI)solution to monitor critically illdiabetes patients.◦ It's a tiny chip that can monitorblood sugar levels in real timeand trigger software toadminister insulin or glucose viaa drip that a patient is hookedup to.
CHIPMONITORS
BLOODSUGARLEVELS
A NEW VISION FOR NURSING ANDMIDWIFERY, IN A DIGITAL AGE
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1. Betteroutcomes
for patients
◦ Data, information,knowledge andtechnology had thepotential to improveservices for peoplereceiving care, andfor populations, sothat they had betterexperiences andachieved betterhealth andwellbeing outcomes.
2. Betterexperiences
for staff
◦ The working lives of nurses andmidwives could be improved andexperience increased levels ofsatisfaction and empowerment intheir roles.
3. Moreefficientways ofworking
◦Nursing and midwifery care could bedelivered more efficiently and free todevote more time to the people andpopulations who need their services.
Implications for Improving Qualityand Safety◦Return to bedside for additional direct care time◦Reduce opportunities for error◦Medication administration◦Communication◦ Timely acquisition of equipment/supplies◦Patient identification
Summary◦ Technology solutions can eliminate repetitive andmundane tasks◦Nurses and midwives will be able to spend more time ondirect patient care.◦Development and testing of technology by nurses andmidwives will speed adoption and reduce learningproblems.◦ Technology transforms and innovates the health caredelivery system.
Parting Words◦ “I believe technology will continue
to evolve —both mobile anddesktop—to allow staff to bettercommunicate with each other,”◦ Additionally, “I think there is a rising
trend of technology being used togive patients better access to theirplan of care and communicatewithout the face-to-faceinteraction with the health careprofessionals.”
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