Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming nursing administration by enhancing operational efficiency and supporting data-driven decision-making. This study explores registered nurses perceptions of AI in Saudi Arabia, focusing on both challenges and opportunities. A cross-sectional survey of 202 nurses revealed that 93.6% believe AI improves understanding, and 88.1% feel it enhances the quality of learning. Significant correlations were found between years of experience and AI usage (r = 0.342, p < 0.001) and between sources of information and AI perception (r = 0.146, p = 0.039). While 80.7% expressed concern that AI could reduce critical thinking, 76.8% feared job displacement. These findings underscore the need for training, ethical guidelines, and support systems to foster effective AI integration, enhancing nursing practice while addressing concerns around professional roles.
Source: PLoS ONE
Authors: Omar Qaladi, Mukhlid Alshammari, Abdullah Abdulrahim Almalki
Institutions: King Saud University, Ministry of Health
Language: English
Subfield: Health Informatics
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,382
OpenAlex ID: W4409059538