Assessing the Effectiveness of New Health Technologies in Promoting Medication Safety and Compliance in Daily Nursing Care; Findings based  on Systematic Review

Mariam Sedig Sedig Tohari, Fatimah Sedig Sedig Tohari, Norah Hussain Talibi, Kamlah Abdullah Aalahmary, Tareq Huseen Ahmad Al-Shareef; Bader Mohammed Saleh Albalawi, Mona Jalal Ahmad Awaji, Maryam Yahya Abdu Jabbri, Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim Alessa, Makkiyyah Sultan Aljayzani, Siraj Saeed Alqarni, Zahra Essa Mohammed Abkar

doi:10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1286

Authors

Mariam Sedig Sedig Tohari, Fatimah Sedig Sedig Tohari, Norah Hussain Talibi, Kamlah Abdullah Aalahmary, Tareq Huseen Ahmad Al-Shareef
Bader Mohammed Saleh Albalawi, Mona Jalal Ahmad Awaji, Maryam Yahya Abdu Jabbri, Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim Alessa, Makkiyyah Sultan Aljayzani, Siraj Saeed Alqarni, Zahra Essa Mohammed Abkar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1286

Abstract

Background: Digital Health Technologies DHTs are mobile health tools, AI, and wearable devices that have now become prominent tools that are actively transforming the health systems across the world. However, multiple barriers, such as technological systems, privacy, and compliance issues, and inconsistent utilization of technologies still exist.
Aim: The purpose of this study is to understand when, how, and why digital health technologies are used in healthcare organizations; what problems and benefits are encountered when implementing and using these technologies; and how the effectiveness of healthcare simulation in improving nursing competencies can be improved as a result of the use of such technologies.
Method: An analysis of published academic writing was completed involving 10 articles and studies published between the years 2020 and 2022. These studies encompassed empirical and conceptual research on technology development in health care, eHealth methods, mHealth approaches, artificial intelligence in the provision of care, and healthcare simulation.
Results: This review concluded that DHTs such as, mobile apps, SMS reminders, AI tools and simulation programs promoted patient safety, improved the medication compliance and supported the competence of the nursing students in medication safety. However, for these technologies to be integrated it became apparent that there are issues to do with technology design, organizational support and user access that need to be addressed. The articles provided observable benefits of DHTs and issues that include privacy and accessibility, especially for locations with little or no access to technology.
Conclusion: Technology solutions for health have the potential for delivering a great deal of benefits to both patients and healthcare systems. But for these technologies to fit in the healthcare systems higher research is required that is able to solve infrastructure restrictions, improve data protection and make these technologies reachable for everybody. Furthermore, and particularly if policy makers and managers continue to innovate and apply boosted strategies, DHTs could significantly refigure the prognosis and paradigm of healthcare providers.