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ArticleBMC nursing2024

Examining patient safety protocols amidst the rise of digital health and telemedicine: nurses' perspectives.

Ateya Megahed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Naif Alenezi, Asmaa Kamal Hassan Mahfouz, Ishraga A Mohamed, Marwa A Shahin, Elsayeda Hamdy Nasr Abdelhalim, Laila Zeidan Ghazy Mohammed, Takwa Rashwan Mohamed Abd-Elhady, Rehab Saad Salama, Aziza Mohamed Kamel and 2 more

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Ateya Megahed IbrahimFamily and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said , 42526, Egypt. ateyamegahed@yahoo.com.
Ibrahim Naif AleneziLeadership and Organizational Culture/Nursing Studies, Department of Public Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia.
Asmaa Kamal Hassan MahfouzCommunity Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa university, Zarqa, Jordan.
Ishraga A MohamedCritical Care Nursing, Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Marwa A ShahinNursing Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, 21442, Saudi Arabia.
Elsayeda Hamdy Nasr AbdelhalimNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Laila Zeidan Ghazy MohammedNursing Department, Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Takwa Rashwan Mohamed Abd-ElhadyNursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, 42526, Egypt.
Rehab Saad SalamaMedical - Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing , Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Aziza Mohamed KamelNursing College, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul-Aziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Rania Abdel Khalik GoudaNorth Private College of Nursing, Arar, Saudi Arabia.
Noura Elgharib Mohamed Moustafa EldiastyNursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, 42526, Egypt.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntegrating digital health and telemedicine technologies is transforming healthcare delivery. In light of this transition, it is critical to ascertain the efficacy of patient safety protocols and evaluate the awareness of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, regarding the integration of digital health technologies.

aimThis study examines the factors influencing the successful adoption of digital health and telemedicine technologies from the nurses' perspective, focusing on ensuring patient safety and enhancing organizational readiness for digital health integration.

methodsA cross-sectional study included 246 nurses from outpatient healthcare centers in Egypt. The data collected included demographic information and responses to a series of questionnaires, namely the Patient Safety Culture Survey (PSCS), the Telemedicine Risk Assessment and Mitigation Matrix (TRAMM), the Digital Health Adoption Readiness Assessment (DHARA), and the Digital Health Impact Assessment Tool (DHIA). The descriptive statistical analyses were conducted using the IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 26.

resultsThe sample was predominantly composed of nurses aged 18-35 (40.65%) and 36-55 (44.72%), with a near-equal gender distribution (48.78% male, 51.22% female). Most nurses held college degrees (73.17%) and were familiar with telemedicine (73.17%). The PSCS indicated positive scores for Communication Openness (4.5), Leadership Support (4.2), Teamwork (4.3), and Organizational Learning (4.1), with an overall mean score of 4.275. The TRAMM scores were notably high (total mean score 4.9), indicating effective risk management. The DHARA demonstrated considerable preparedness, as evidenced by a Total Mean Score of 7.85. The DHIA further substantiated this readiness, indicating a robust anticipated impact, particularly in Patient Engagement (9.0) and Usability (8.2).

conclusionThe favorable assessment scores indicate a strong awareness of integrating digital health and telemedicine, suggesting the potential for enhanced patient care and healthcare delivery. It is recommended that healthcare organizations prioritize providing ongoing training and support for nurses, enabling them to utilize digital health tools and thereby enhance patient safety effectively. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Digital healthNurses’ perspectiveOutpatient carePatient safetyTelemedicine

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