A Review of Grey Literature on Standards, Guidelines, Policies, and Regulations Regarding the Use of Robots in Nursing Practice

IF 4.2 4区医学 Q1 NURSING

Journal of Nursing Regulation Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/S2155-8256(25)00030-4

Aminat Adeyemo MSc, BNSc, Alice Coffey PhD, MEd, BA, Liz Kingston FFNMRCSI, PhD, MSc, BSc, PG Dip Ed

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Abstract

Background: The integration of emerging technologies such as robotics into nursing practice marks a pivotal shift in healthcare that aims to enhance service delivery and improve patient care efficiency. Robots that are capable of supporting nurses in delivering care represent a synergy of advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and engineering. However, this development necessitates an evaluation of the existing literature, including grey literature, to fully understand its implications.

Purpose: To assess and synthesize available international literature on standards, guidelines, policies, or regulations on the use of robotics in nursing practice.

Methods: The Grey Literature Search Strategy Logic Model was adopted to conduct the literature review. Twenty-seven databases and identified sites were thoroughly searched for relevant grey literature, and the resulting literature was screened using predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All included literature was critically appraised using Tyndall’s standardized appraisal checklist.

Results: No guidelines, standards, or policies were found that related specifically to the use of robots in nursing practice. However, five documents that pertained to artificial intelligence were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review; these five documents were published between 2014 and 2021. The synthesized documents emphasized the need for policies, guidelines, and regulations to guide robot use in healthcare settings to ensure user trust and the healthcare systems’ safety and efficacy.

Conclusions: The rapid adoption of robotics in nursing presents legal and ethical challenges that should be addressed through new and existing regulatory bodies and by adapting existing regulations. There is a need for nurses to contribute to shaping these guidelines, ensuring that advancements in robotics enhance rather than compromise the quality of patient care. The nursing profession must also engage in this discourse to ensure that the integration of robotics aligns with the core tenets of nursing care.

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Journal of Nursing Regulation NURSING-

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4.60

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54 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the official journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®), is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal. It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners, and the scientific community. The journal supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the United States and the international community. In publishing JNR, NCSBN''s goal is to develop and share knowledge related to nursing and other healthcare regulation across continents and to promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.