Almost a quarter of nurses are uncomfortable with artificial intelligence in healthcare, with trust in accuracy and lack of human interaction their top concerns, according to McKinsey & Co.
Here is what is most needed to alleviate nurses' AI apprehensions, per the management consultant's joint survey with the American Nurses Foundation of 7,200 nurses released Oct. 1:
1. Nurse input into tool design and implementation: 73%
2. Evidence of AI effectiveness on quality and patient safety: 69%
Clear guidelines and regulations on AI use: 69%
4. Enhanced training and education on using AI: 65%
5. Strong data security and privacy for patient data: 63%
6. Clarity on how AI decisions are made: 59%
7. User-friendly AI interfaces and tools: 56%
8. Technical support and guidance: 53%