| Abstract: |
Healthcare delivery is undergoing a revolution, and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the factors to consider, but nurses in developing countries do not fully understand and accept it. This paper assessed an educational intervention that would promote the knowledge and perceptions of staff nurses regarding AI in clinical practice at Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. The quasi experimental pre-post design was utilized using 120 tertiary care hospital staff nurses. It was proposed that there would be a marked improvement in AI knowledge and positive change in perception after the intervention. It was a four-week educational program, which included lectures, demonstrations, and practical sessions. A validated 30-item knowledge questionnaire and 25-item perception scale were used in the collection of data. Findings showed statistically significant mean knowledge increase of 14.32+ 3.45 to 24.67+ 2.89 (p= 0.001) and perception increase of 78.45+ 12.34 to 102.56+ 10.23 (p= 0.001). The users demonstrated improved knowledge about AI applications such as clinical decision support systems, predictive analytics, and automated documentation. The learning plan was also successful to enhance the AI literacy of nurses and create the positive disposition towards the integration of technology. The nursing workforce in India needs to be prepared to undergo digital transformation in healthcare through continuous professional development with priorities on AI competencies. |
