Balancing Benefits and Risks of AI Adoption in Nursing Practice in Saudi Arabia

IF 2 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

International Journal of Nursing Practice Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI:10.1111/ijn.70053

Ateya Megahed Ibrahim

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Abstract

Aim

This study assessed the balance between the benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in nursing practice across multiple healthcare centres, focusing on innovative potential and ethical considerations.

Background

AI integration into healthcare presents various ethical challenges, particularly for nurses. Thus, it is important to ensure that AI adoption optimises patient care without compromising ethical norms.

Methods

This cross-sectional study assessed 246 nurses from three hospitals in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, through stratified random sampling. Data were collected on 6 December 2024 in person using five validated surveys: the Healthcare Technology Adoption Survey, Ethical Issues in Technology Usage Survey, Nursing Practice Perception Survey, Technology Acceptance Model Survey, and Data Privacy and Security Assessment. Correlation and regression analyses examined the relationships between factors and provided insights into technological integration in nursing practice.

Results

Nurses reported a moderate level of AI use, noting its benefits for patient care and workflow efficiency. However, primary concerns include data privacy and the potential for job displacement. The perceived usefulness of AI and ethical awareness were predictors of fewer ethical concerns.

Conclusion

This study emphasises balancing AI adoption in nursing by integrating ethics with technology for optimal patient care. Healthcare institutions must enhance their ethical training to help nurses address AI challenges. Policymakers should improve AI adoption regulations.

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沙特阿拉伯护理实践中人工智能应用的利益与风险平衡

本研究评估了多个医疗保健中心在护理实践中采用人工智能（AI）的利益与风险之间的平衡，重点关注创新潜力和伦理考虑。人工智能与医疗保健的融合带来了各种道德挑战，特别是对护士来说。因此，重要的是要确保人工智能的采用在不损害道德规范的情况下优化患者护理。方法采用分层随机抽样的方法，对来自沙特阿拉伯Al-Kharj市三家医院的246名护士进行横断面研究。数据于2024年12月6日亲自收集，使用五项经过验证的调查：医疗保健技术采用调查、技术使用中的道德问题调查、护理实践感知调查、技术接受模型调查和数据隐私和安全评估。相关和回归分析检验了因素之间的关系，并为护理实践中的技术整合提供了见解。结果护士报告了中等程度的人工智能使用，并指出人工智能对患者护理和工作流程效率的好处。然而，主要的担忧包括数据隐私和工作被取代的可能性。人工智能的可用性和道德意识是道德担忧减少的预测因素。本研究强调通过将伦理与技术相结合来平衡人工智能在护理中的应用，以实现最佳的患者护理。医疗机构必须加强道德培训，帮助护士应对人工智能带来的挑战。政策制定者应该完善人工智能应用法规。

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International Journal of Nursing Practice NURSING-

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4.10

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3 months

期刊介绍： International Journal of Nursing Practice is a fully refereed journal that publishes original scholarly work that advances the international understanding and development of nursing, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The Journal focuses on research papers and professional discussion papers that have a sound scientific, theoretical or philosophical base. Preference is given to high-quality papers written in a way that renders them accessible to a wide audience without compromising quality. The primary criteria for acceptance are excellence, relevance and clarity. All articles are peer-reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.