Implementation of emerging technologies in the management of nursing care in the ICU
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Emerging technologies, nursing care, ICU, implementation, health technologyAbstract
This study analyzes the incorporation of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring systems, into the management of nursing care in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Through a scoping review of literature published between 2020 and 2025, the characteristics, processes, outcomes, and factors associated with their implementation are examined. The methodology was based on a systematic documentary review using academic databases and tools for organizing and analyzing evidence. Preliminary findings indicate that these technologies contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and accuracy of critical care, facilitating decision-making and reducing clinical errors through strategies such as telenursing and remote monitoring. However, significant challenges remain, including resistance to change, the need for specialized training, and interoperability limitations. It is concluded that their effective adoption requires solid theoretical frameworks and approaches centered on the human quality of care.
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