Analysis of Emerging Health Care Trends that Influence Clinical Decision-Making

Analysis of Emerging Health Care Trends that Influence Clinical Decision-Making

Hello. My name is AN.O. Today’s video presents an analysis of emerging trends in healthcare driven by advancements in technology that have significantly impacted clinical decision-making. I will discuss how trends such as Artificial intelligence (AI), big data and analytics, data security, digital therapeutics, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring influence or impact decision-making from a local, national, and global perspective, impact on patient access to healthcare and treatment, and also explain how culture and diversity might impact or influence these trends. I will also show how the DNP-prepared nurse can contribute to the improvement of emerging healthcare tech trends in an increasingly complex clinical environment.

First. let me discuss how emerging trends in healthcare technology have impacted decision-making from the local, national, and global perspectives. Technologies such as AI have been shown to integrate with telehealth, big data and analytics, and remote patient monitoring support real-time data collection, analysis, and sharing to increase diagnostic accuracy at the point of care, and in the management of hospital activities (Hee Lee & Yoon, 2021). Cuch tech trends are proving to be critical in decision-making at the national level, especially in the planning of public health efforts and interventions. For instance, big data has been central in the planning and design of a functional healthcare system in Taiwan (Hsu et al., 2021). Internationally, as discussed by Ye (2020), emerging trends especially in healthcare technologies such as big data, AI, 5G, telehealth, and remoting patient monitoring have proved to be pivotal in supporting decision-making as observed during the management of the COVID-19 pandemic especially in data sharing globally, and collaborations in the treatment of critical patients, tracking and managing the health status of residents, and in supporting isolation of suspected patients.

Besides supporting decision-making in healthcare, emerging trends in healthcare have been impactful in promoting patient access to healthcare and treatment. Telehealth and telemedicine as we have observed during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped overcome barriers to access such lockdowns, evidence has shown that telehealth services help overcome geographical and transport barriers to access to healthcare, especially in remote regions(Boxer & Ellimoottil, 2019).

However, such trends face various challenges within healthcare settings. Social factors such as culture and diversity significantly impact or influence these trends. For instance, as we know, some cultures hold a negative view towards advanced technologies. Some cultures hold a negative view, which makes it hard to trust such technologies due to concerns over security and privacy. Such beliefs may reduce the levels of acceptance and use of such trends, leading to slow adoption and advancement. Others who desire a human-human connection may fail to find such a connection in consultations over technologies such as telehealth, thus avoiding the utilization of such technologies. Noting that the society is made of diverse age groups, some, such as the elderly in the society may lack the know-how to utilize such technologies. Therefore, it may be hard to implement their use across such age groups.

To conclude, DNP-prepared nurses, with their advanced training and specialized knowledge, are entrusted with the crucial responsibility of guiding the development and effective utilization of these rapidly emerging technologies in healthcare. This role is vital in addressing the existing challenges and fostering the widespread adoption of innovative technological trends within the ever-evolving and complex clinical landscape. Leveraging their comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and dynamics in diverse care delivery settings, DNP-prepared nurses are well-positioned to lead and advocate for the integration of these cutting-edge technologies in various capacities. Beyond merely being users, they can assume leadership roles in research endeavors aimed at elucidating the obstacles to technology adoption and devising evidence-based strategies to surmount these challenges successfully.

Additionally, DNP-prepared nurses can be extremely important by imparting knowledge and abilities to their peers which will improve their digital literacy and ability to use these technologies efficiently. Through participation in educational efforts and training programs, they can enable other nurses to maximize clinical outcomes by utilizing tools like as artificial intelligence and big data analytics. Moreover, they play a crucial role in guaranteeing the ethical application of these technologies, advocating for the norms of responsible and moral behavior while employing AI-powered systems for data gathering, patient data administration, and general healthcare enhancement. Fundamentally, DNP-prepared nurses advocate for revolutionary change while maintaining the greatest standards of patient care and ethical conduct, acting as catalysts for the incorporation of technological developments into clinical practice.

References

Boxer, R. J., & Ellimoottil, C. (2019). Advantages and utilization of telemedicine. MHealth, 5, 12–12. https://doi.org/10.21037/MHEALTH.2019.04.02

Hee Lee, D., & Yoon, S. N. (2021). Application of Artificial Intelligence-Based Technologies in the Healthcare Industry: Opportunities and Challenges. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, Vol. 18, Page 271, 18(1), 271. https://doi.org/10.3390/IJERPH18010271

Hsu, W. C. J., Liou, J. J. H., & Lo, H. W. (2021). A group decision-making approach for exploring trends in the development of the healthcare industry in Taiwan. Decision Support Systems, 141, 113447. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.DSS.2020.113447

Ye, J. (2020). The role of health technology and informatics in a global public health emergency: Practices and implications from the COVID-19 pandemic. JMIR Medical Informatics, 8(7), e19866. https://doi.org/10.2196/19866

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Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze emerging trends in health care from a local, national, and global perspective and to appraise how these emerging trends will influence nursing practice decisions.

Analysis of Emerging Health Care Trends

Summary of Trends:

1. Technology trends in health care: The majority of U.S health systems have indicated that they will increase investment levels in digital health over the next 5 years.

1. Artificial intelligence
2. Big data and analytics
3. Data security
4. Digital therapeutics
5. Telehealth
6. Remote patient monitoring

1. Health system trends: The COVID-19 pandemic created massive disruption to patient care. Pharmaceutical companies scrambled to find solutions. The pandemic created supply chain issues, labor shortages, and developing federal and state government policies.

1. Developing plans for future COVID-19 variants
2. Improving claims processing so payers and health benefits administrators can keep up with demand and provide service
3. Increasing shortage and self-distribution for drug companies
4. Rectifying a growing nursing shortage
5. Developing vaccines and drug treatments for COVID-19 and other health issues while balancing issues caused by supply chain shortages

1. Cost trends: The pandemic, along with other ongoing issues, is expected to have both short- and long-term impacts on health care costs. 

1. Patients pursuing non-COVID-19-related health care after delaying treatment during the pandemic
2. Persistent mental health issues and substance abuse issues accelerated by the pandemic
3. Overall worsening of public health due to stresses caused by pandemic-related conditions
4. Supply chain issues

Assignment Instruction – Choose one trend under each of the major groups

1. Select one trend listed under a major Trend group (Technology, Health System, and Cost) above. Investigate and discuss how the selected trend might influence or impact decision-making from a local, national, and global perspective.
2. Explain the impact of the selected trend on patient access to healthcare and treatment.
3. Explain how culture and diversity might impact or influence the selected trend.
4. Compose a brief summary to explain how the DNP-prepared nurse can contribute to the improvement of the selected trend in an increasingly complex clinical environment (300 words minimum). Consider the scientific foundation of advanced nursing practice and leadership, technology and information literacy, and ethics. Support your summary with evidence from your research.

Directions:

For this assignment you will create a video using Kaltura or mP4 that includes the following:

• is 6-8 minutes in length
• the file size limit is 1GB
• supported with a minimum of five scholarly, peer-reviewed sources external to those assigned for this unit;
• follows the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
• is well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
• sources will be on a separate word document uploaded in the Unit 2 Dropbox