NURS FPX 4045 Assessment 3 Technology in Nursing
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
The selected technology topic for this assessment is telehealth videoconferencing systems, a rapidly evolving innovation transforming modern healthcare. This technology has gained substantial relevance in nursing due to its ability to improve patient access, enhance care quality, and ensure patient safety, especially in remote or underserved regions. As healthcare systems increasingly prioritize remote delivery, telehealth eliminates common barriers such as geographical distance and limited facility availability. This aligns with patient-centered care by offering timely consultations, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and fostering continuous health monitoring.
What makes telehealth particularly compelling is its capacity to facilitate real-time communication between healthcare providers and patients. Such interactions support continuity of care, minimize readmission rates, and foster a proactive care environment. In preparing this analysis, reputable databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect were used. The search focused on terms like “telehealth videoconferencing in nursing,” “videoconferencing system and patient safety,” and “telehealth technology in quality care.” These keywords helped locate peer-reviewed sources demonstrating how videoconferencing positively impacts nursing practice and interprofessional collaboration.
Annotation Elements
| Citation (APA Format) | Summary of Key Findings | Implications for Nursing Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | The study reviews 22 articles on videoconferencing (VC) in mental health services for youth in child welfare systems. It reveals that VC significantly improves access to timely mental health care and enhances day-to-day functioning. However, concerns exist around screen-based relationships limiting therapeutic connections. | VC promotes broader access and effective interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in mental health nursing. Nurses can better support vulnerable populations through digital tools while understanding the relational nuances of virtual care. |
| Cubo, E., et al. (2021). Videoconferencing software options for telemedicine: A review for movement disorder neurologists. Frontiers in Neurology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.745917 | This article reviews 26 videoconferencing platforms, focusing on security, usability, and compliance. It concludes that VC supports remote diagnosis, maintains care continuity, and mitigates public health disruptions, though it warns of data security threats. | Nursing teams benefit from VC by coordinating remote care and education. However, nurses must be trained in selecting secure, HIPAA-compliant tools to maintain trust and data integrity. |
| Newbould, L., et al. (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 | This realist evaluation identifies that leadership, staff competence, and organizational culture heavily influence VC adoption in care homes. VC improves response times during emergencies and enhances access to specialists. | Nursing roles are enriched by VC through faster specialist access, shared learning, and enhanced interprofessional communication. Nurses in elder care settings can particularly benefit from these improvements in coordination. |
| 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 | Focus groups with UK GPs show that VC supplements telephone consultations, enhances triage, and improves initial assessments. VC fosters rapport, enables visual checks, and includes remote participants. | Nurses gain from this by conducting better remote assessments, involving distant caregivers, and participating more actively in early triage, leading to quicker interventions and improved outcomes. |
| Tenfelde, K., et al. (2023). Exploring the impact of patient, physician and technology factors on patient video consultation satisfaction. Digital Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203887 | Patient satisfaction with VC depends on communication quality, technology reliability, and reduced travel. Demographics had minimal impact, but technical glitches and poor communication were critical barriers. | For nurses, focusing on tech efficiency and clear patient communication ensures better VC experiences. Training on digital tools can help boost patient engagement and trust. |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in Videoconferencing
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers advanced tools that further amplify the benefits of video consultations in nursing and healthcare. AI can assist in patient triage, using data to prioritize critical cases and recommend tailored care plans. Innovations like real-time captioning enhance accessibility for hearing-impaired individuals, converting spoken dialogue into subtitles during telehealth sessions (Burrell, 2023). Predictive analytics help anticipate health declines, reducing preventable hospitalizations.
Tenfelde et al. (2023) emphasize that technical stability and provider communication are essential to satisfaction with VC. AI can help by auto-adjusting video/audio quality, resolving technical issues, and supporting chatbots for routine queries and education. This allows nurses to shift focus toward high-priority care, improving workflow efficiency and patient engagement. Ultimately, integrating AI tools into telehealth platforms ensures higher patient satisfaction and enhances nursing outcomes in a digital-first healthcare environment.
Summary of Recommendation
The reviewed literature collectively affirms that videoconferencing enhances accessibility, improves care quality, and ensures patient safety. VC enables quicker diagnosis, reduces unnecessary travel, and facilitates access to specialists. These benefits are especially critical for vulnerable populations such as those in elder care or child welfare. Successful implementation relies on robust leadership, comprehensive training, effective communication strategies, and secure platforms.
Potential barriers, such as weakened therapeutic relationships or cybersecurity risks, must be addressed with organizational policy and staff support (Cubo et al., 2021). Incorporating AI into VC systems provides a powerful advantage by automating triage, enhancing technical reliability, and improving inclusivity (Burrell, 2023). As nursing continues to evolve alongside digital tools, integrating VC and AI into practice ensures efficient workflows, patient satisfaction, and long-term improvements in healthcare delivery.
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
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
NURS FPX 4045 Assessment 3 Technology in Nursing
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
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