Nurse Managers' Perception Regarding Artificial Intelligence and Health Logistic Management

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Demonstrator, Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

2 Professor, Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor, Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

Abstract

Background: Artificial intelligence has the ability to bring about helpful changes in
healthcare especially management of logistics tasks within a hospital. Aim of the
study: To assess nurse managers' perception regarding artificial intelligence and
health logistic management. Research design: A descriptive correlational design was
used. Setting: The study was conducted at Tanta University Hospitals. Subjects: All
(n=280) nurse managers, who are working in the previously mentioned setting.
Tools: Two tools were used to collect data; Tool I: Nurse managers' perception about
artificial intelligence, Tool II: Nurse managers' perception regarding health logistic
management structured questionnaires. Results: - More than two-thirds (66.8%) of
nurse managers had a low level of perception regarding overall artificial intelligence
as well as, more than three-quarters (79.6%) of them had a moderate level of
perception regarding health logistic management. Conclusion: A positive statistically
significant correlation was found among nurse managers overall perception of
artificial intelligence and health logistic management. Recommendations: Hospital
administrator should encourage nurse managers to increase their knowledge and
perception toward artificial intelligence and health logistic management through
training programs and providing further education to enable them to integrate them
into their practice