Readiness of Nurses towards the Use of Artificial Intelligence at Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Background:  Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare system around the world. It helps improve patient care, safety and clinical decision-making. However, in Pakistan, the use of AI is still limited, especially in nursing practice. Nurses play key role in patient care, so their readiness to use AI is essential for improving healthcare quality. Objectives: To assess the readiness of nurses toward the use of Artificial intelligence at Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross sectional study design is used and the study population are nurses (n=113). Data are collected using an adaptive questionnaire. Data are analyzed using SPSS software version 27. Results: The result of the study indicate that 89.4% nurses have a positive level of readiness for the use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice. Conclusion:  The study shows that nurses are well prepared to adopt AI in clinical practice. The research findings indicates that nurses have a positive readiness toward AI in healthcare.