Nursing-engineering interdisciplinary research: A synthesis of methodological approach to perform healthcare-technology integrated projects

MethodsX. 2023 Dec 16:12:102525. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2023.102525. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary healthcare, the imperative for advancing the frontiers of knowledge and improving patient outcomes necessitates a paradigm shift towards a multidisciplinary approach. This background great enhances a nurse's ability to interface with technology and create technical solutions such as robots, patient care devices, or computer simulation for patient care needs and nursing care delivery. This study aims to describe, through a narrative review of evidence, a methodology to develop and manager Nursing-Engineering interdisciplinary project, clarify the key points and facilitate professionals who are not very familiar with this topic. The methodology employed highlights the importance of this kind of research that allows to achieve highest standards of practice leading to improved patient care, innovative solutions and a global contribution to healthcare excellence.

Keywords: Engineering; Guidelines; Healthcare; Healthcare project; Interdiscipinary; Methodology; Narrative review; Nursing; Quality of life improvement; Technology.

Publication types

  • Review