How does innovative technology impact nursing in infectious diseases and infection control? A scoping review
Abstract
Aim
Considering the increasing number of emerging infectious diseases, innovative approaches are strongly in demand. Additionally, research in this field has expanded exponentially. Thus, faced with this diverse information, we aim to clarify key concepts and knowledge gaps of technology in nursing and the field of infectious diseases.
Design
This scoping review followed the methodology of scoping review guidance from Arksey and O’Malley.
Methods
Six databases were searched systematically (PubMed, Web of Science, IEEE Explore, EBSCOhost, Cochrane Library and Summon). After the removal of duplicates, 532 citations were retrieved and 77 were included in the analysis.
Results
We identified five major trends in technology for nursing and infectious diseases: artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, information and communications technology, simulation technology and e-learning. Our findings indicate that the most promising trend is the IoT because of the many positive effects validated in most of the reviewed studies.
Domains
Life Sciences [q-bio] Microbiology and Parasitology Bacteriology Life Sciences [q-bio] Microbiology and Parasitology Virology Life Sciences [q-bio] Microbiology and Parasitology Parasitology Life Sciences [q-bio] Human health and pathology Cardiology and cardiovascular system Life Sciences [q-bio] Human health and pathology Emerging diseases Life Sciences [q-bio] Human health and pathology Infectious diseases
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