Role of Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Crisis Care: A Study of Critical Care Nurses' Perceptions and Knowledge

Document Type : Original Research

Authors

1 Clinical Instructor at Sohag Technical Institute of Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

2 Professor of Critical Care Nursing Department Faculty of nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

3 Lecturer of Critical Care & Emergency Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, New Valley University, Egypt.

Abstract

Diabetic crises are acute, life-threatening complications of diabetes mellitus that require prompt and precise nursing interventions. Artificial intelligence has advanced considerably across various domains in recent years, particularly in healthcare and nursing. Aim of the study: This study aims to assess nurses' perception and knowledge regarding role of artificial intelligence in diabetic crisis care. Research Design: Descriptive correlational research design was used to attain the goal of this study. Setting: This study was conducted in the Intensive care unit and the emergency department at Sohag University hospital. Subjects: Convenience sample of 100 nurses who work in intensive care units and emergency department at Sohag University hospitals. Tools: Two tools were utilized. Tool I: Self-administered artificial intelligence knowledge questionnaire. Tool II: Nurses’ perception of artificial intelligence in diabetic crisis questionnaire. Results: About 53% of the studied nurses had positive level of perception regarding artificial intelligence in diabetic crisis. Also, 66% of them had satisfactory level of knowledge regarding artificial intelligence. Moreover, there was a significant correlation between the studied nurses knowledge regarding artificial intelligence and perception of artificial intelligence in diabetic crisis with p value (.004).Conclusion: The majority of nurses reported satisfactory knowledge level regarding artificial intelligence, more of them had positive perception regarding using of artificial intelligence in diabetic emergencies. Recommendations: Monitor the newest artificial intelligence application for diabetic crisis and evaluate its effect on patient outcomes.

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