Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing and Midwifery Practice

As new technologies and data become essential for the delivery of optimal care, nurses will play an increasingly vital role in developing and implementing digital health strategies. This timely book is designed to help you develop proficiency and confidence to lead this digital transformation. Harnessing Digital Technology and Data for Nursing Practice provides comprehensive coverage of the historical, theoretical and practical dimensions of the digital transformation in nursing. It considers a wide range of topics, from person-centred practice and user-centred design to nursing workforce development, evolving nursing practices, and the role of data in improving patient care and research. Expert insights are supported by learning activities and real-life case studies, with application of theory to practice throughout. Aimed at nurses in all settings and working at all professional levels, this book will leave the reader with an appreciation of how an array of digital technologies and data can positively impact nurses’ wellbeing, support and improve your daily practice, and ultimately ensure patient-centred, safe and effective care. Written specifically for nurses and midwives - explains how you can play a central role in shaping the digital future of health care Provides historical, theoretical and practical perspectives - offers a sound base from which to understand the role of data technology in your work Covers a wide spectrum of topics, including: digital transformation of health care; nursing informatics; user-centred design; data-driven practice; person-centred care; health inequalities; telehealth and remote monitoring; ethical and legal considerations; population health; research Provides practical insights and case studies to help you apply digital technologies in practice Acknowledges the challenges in adopting digital health, and stresses the importance of digital literacy and nurse involvement in the design and implementation of digital solutions Globally relevant and future oriented - creates a vision for nurses as co-navigators of care who make decisions informed by real-time patient analytics Ancillary videos to support learning