The potential of artificial intelligence to improve the clinical, educational, decision-making, information and research skills of nurses: A scoping review of reviews

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, nurses are at the forefront of patient care. Nurses’ procedural skills are the lifeblood of quality care. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a useful game changer that can change how we approach nursing practice. This scoping review of reviews was conducted with the aim of determining the potential of AI in improving nurses’ clinical, educational, decision-making, informational, and research skills.

Eight electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, ProQuest, Microsoft Academic, and OpenGrey) were searched to find all studies (peer-reviewed and grey literature) published up to September 2024 using the keywords AI, nursing skills, and related terms. The Google Scholar search engine was used to find relevant sources and complete the search coverage. Data collected from included studies on each role that AI could play in nurses' skills were analyzed using narrative methods.

finally, thirty review studies were included. Accordingly, AI has a beneficial effect on six main themes (education, decision, clinical practice, research, information, and psychiatric nursing) and thirty-three subthemes.

The results of our study showed that AI plays a fundamental role in improving the clinical, educational, decision-making, informational, and research skills of nurses. The integration of AI technologies not only fosters better patient outcomes but also equips nurses with the tools necessary for continuous professional development and efficiency. Future research should continue to explore specific applications and address any barriers to implementation to fully realize the benefits AI can bring to the nursing profession.