Understanding artificial intelligence through the eyes of future nurses: Insights from nursing students.

IF 1.7 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Saudi Medical Journal Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.15537/smj.2025.46.3.20241069

Latifah Alenazi, Saad H Al-Anazi

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Abstract

Objectives: To explore nursing students' perceptions and understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to identify and address critical knowledge gaps to support effective integration into educational practices.

Methods: An exploratory qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 20 nursing students from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2023. Data collection focused on their definitions, conceptualizations, and perspectives regarding AI in healthcare.

Results: A total of 3 key themes emerged: I)transformation, where AI represents a shift in nursing education from traditional methods to technological integration; II) power, viewing AI as a driver of knowledge creation and scientific advancement; and III) use of technology, focusing on AI applications to enhance efficiency, automate tasks, and augment human abilities across sectors.

Conclusion: The study highlights the need to integrate AI-related content into nursing curriculum, preparing students for its application in healthcare. These insights emphasize AI's role in shaping the future of nursing education and practice.

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Saudi Medical Journal 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

6.20%

发文量

203

审稿时长

12 months

期刊介绍： The Saudi Medical Journal is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal. It is an open access journal, with content released under a Creative Commons attribution-noncommercial license. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, Systematic Reviews, Case Reports, Brief Communication, Brief Report, Clinical Note, Clinical Image, Editorials, Book Reviews, Correspondence, and Student Corner.