Student Name
Capella University
NURS-FPX4045 Nursing Informatics: Managing Health Information and Technology
Prof. Name
Date
Technology in Nursing
Introduction to the Selected Technology Topic
I chose telehealth videoconferencing systems as my focus because they significantly improve patient access to healthcare, support patient safety, and enhance overall care quality. This technology is especially beneficial in rural or underserved areas, where timely access to healthcare can be limited. By enabling remote consultations, telehealth reduces barriers to care and supports patient-centered practices, fostering continuity of care and decreasing hospital readmissions.
Telehealth videoconferencing is compelling because it allows real-time communication between patients and providers, facilitating timely interventions and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. To gather evidence, I searched databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect using terms such as “telehealth videoconferencing in nursing,” “videoconferencing system and patient safety,” and “telehealth technology in quality care.” This approach identified peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate the impact of videoconferencing on nursing practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Annotation Elements
| Article | Key Findings | Implications for Nursing Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Ådnanes, M., Kaasbøll, J., Kaspersen, S. L., & Krane, V. (2024) | Scoping review of 22 studies from 7 countries examining videoconferencing in mental health services for children and adolescents. VC improves access to timely interventions, academic outcomes, and collaboration between mental health and child welfare providers. Challenges include building strong therapeutic relationships via screen-based interactions. | Emphasizes the importance of VC for expanding access to mental health care and facilitating interdisciplinary communication. Nurses must balance technology use with relationship-building to deliver patient-centered care. |
| Cubo, E., Arnaiz-Rodriguez, A., et al. (2021) | Reviewed 26 videoconferencing software platforms for telemedicine, highlighting security, usability, and regulatory compliance. VC enhances patient safety and care quality by enabling remote neurological assessments and continuous care during public health crises. Cybersecurity risks were noted. | Nurses and interdisciplinary teams benefit from secure, compliant VC platforms for remote consultations, patient education, and collaborative decision-making. Choosing reliable software is essential for protecting patient data and maintaining care quality. |
| Newbould, L., Ariss, S., et al. (2021) | Realist evaluation of factors affecting adoption of VC in care homes. Contextual elements like leadership, communication culture, and staff experience are crucial. VC enables faster healthcare access and specialized input. | Supports nursing practice by improving care coordination, real-time consultations, and collaborative decision-making. Leadership engagement and staff training are key for successful VC implementation. |
| Payne, R., & Clarke, A. (2023) | Focus groups with 11 UK GPs examined VC use in urgent primary care. Video consultations complement telephone consultations, improve triage accuracy, and enable visual assessments. | Enhances patient safety, care quality, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides insight into integrating VC in primary care workflows, highlighting training needs for effective implementation. |
| Tenfelde, K., Bol, N., et al. (2023) | Analyzed patient, physician, and technology factors affecting satisfaction with VC. Key predictors: reliable technology, effective physician communication, and reduced travel time. Demographics were less significant. | Nurses can use VC to enhance patient engagement, facilitate follow-up care, and support patient-centered approaches. Emphasizes the importance of communication and technology reliability in virtual care delivery. |
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI) can complement videoconferencing by improving workflow efficiency, patient care, and healthcare delivery. AI tools assist with patient triage, analyzing data to prioritize urgent cases, and suggesting personalized care plans. AI-powered real-time captioning improves accessibility for patients with hearing impairments (Burrell, 2023). Predictive analytics enable monitoring of patient health trends, early detection of complications, and reduction of hospital readmissions.
AI can also address challenges highlighted by Tenfelde et al. (2023), such as minimizing technical issues and enhancing patient-physician communication. AI chatbots can support teleconsultations by providing instant healthcare information, handling routine follow-ups, and managing medication queries. This allows nurses to concentrate on patient-centered care while reducing administrative burdens (Burrell, 2023).
Summary of Recommendation
Collectively, the literature demonstrates that videoconferencing technology enhances patient access, safety, and care quality while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. Benefits include timely interventions, reduced travel risks, and access to specialized expertise. Effective implementation relies on minimizing technical issues and ensuring high-quality communication between providers and patients (Tenfelde et al., 2023).
Videoconferencing promotes real-time consultations, shared decision-making, and improved care coordination. However, risks such as cybersecurity concerns and challenges in establishing strong therapeutic relationships must be managed (Cubo et al., 2021). Organizational factors such as leadership support, staff training, communication culture, and technological infrastructure are critical for adoption. Policies that ensure data security and regulatory compliance protect patient information, while ongoing training fosters a culture of innovation and readiness to use telehealth effectively (Payne & Clarke, 2023).
Implementing videoconferencing, particularly when integrated with AI tools, improves patient satisfaction, enhances care coordination, and reduces healthcare system burdens. This integration supports remote patient monitoring and streamlines communication, ultimately improving outcomes, efficiency, and staff retention when backed by strong leadership and robust infrastructure (Burrell, 2023).
References
Ådnanes, M., Kaasbøll, J., Kaspersen, S. L., & Krane, V. (2024). Videoconferencing in mental health services for children and adolescents receiving child welfare services: A scoping review. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11157-y
NURS FPX 4045 Assessment 3 Technology in Nursing
Burrell, D. N. (2023). Dynamic evaluation approaches to telehealth technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) telemedicine applications in healthcare and biotechnology organizations. Merits, 3(4), 700–721. https://doi.org/10.3390/merits3040042
Cubo, E., Arnaiz-Rodriguez, A., Arnaiz-González, Á., Díez-Pastor, J.-F., Spindler, M., Cardozo, A., Garcia-Bustillo, A., Mari, Z., & Bloem, B. R. (2021). Videoconferencing software options for telemedicine: A review for movement disorder neurologists. Frontiers in Neurology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.745917
Newbould, L., Ariss, S., Mountain, G., & Hawley, M. S. (2021). Exploring factors that affect the uptake and sustainability of videoconferencing for healthcare provision for older adults in care homes: A realist evaluation. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-020-01372-y
NURS FPX 4045 Assessment 3 Technology in Nursing
Payne, R., & Clarke, A. (2023). How and why are video consultations used in urgent primary care settings in the UK? A focus group study. BJGP Open, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2023.0025
Tenfelde, K., Bol, N., Schoonman, G., Erik, J., & Antheunis, M. L. (2023). Exploring the impact of patient, physician and technology factors on patient video consultation satisfaction. Digital Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203887