FOSTERING AI COMPETENCE: EDUCATING NURSING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE

Author Name: 1. Sunil Bhargava, 2. Sharda Choudhary

Volume/Issue: 04/12

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2024-56547568/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Principal, K.S. Memorial College of Nursing Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
2. Senior Nursing Tutor at K.S. Memorial College of Nursing Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems promises transformative advancements in patient care and management. To effectively utilize AI technologies, healthcare professionals, including nurses, must possess adequate knowledge and skills. This study investigates the impact of an educational intervention on nursing students' understanding of AI applications in healthcare, aiming to address the educational needs essential for future nurses in navigating modern healthcare systems. Method: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research design was employed to assess the effectiveness of the educational intervention. Sixty-four nursing students from K.S. MEMORIAL College of Nursing, Jodhpur, participated in the study. Convenience sampling was used for participant recruitment. Results: The analysis revealed a significant improvement in knowledge scores post-intervention, with 66.66% of participants achieving adequate knowledge compared to 12.5% pre-intervention. Statistical analysis demonstrated a notable increase in mean knowledge scores from 15.52 to 20.83 (p < 0.001), indicating the effectiveness of the education package in enhancing participants' understanding of AI applications in healthcare. Demographic variables such as year of study and previous exposure to AI were significantly associated with pre-test knowledge scores, suggesting their influence on baseline knowledge levels. Conclusion: The study highlights the effectiveness of educational interventions in enhancing nursing students' knowledge of AI in healthcare. It underscores the importance of incorporating AI education into nursing curricula to prepare future nurses for technological advancements in healthcare delivery. While this study provides valuable insights, further research is needed to explore long-term retention of knowledge post-intervention and optimal strategies for integrating AI education into nursing education programs.

Key words: Artificial intelligence, Healthcare, Nursing education, Educational intervention, Knowledge enhancement.