Harnessing Technology in Pediatric Nursing: Balancing Innovation, Equity and Sustainability
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Plummer, Karen
Pope, Nicole
McCradden, Melissa
Foster, Mandie
Stinson, Jennifer
Griffin, Bronwyn
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Journal Article
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Elsevier
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Introduction
Modern technology is revolutionising pediatric healthcare, enhancing clinical decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining care delivery. From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnostics to biosensors for continuous health monitoring, to virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety in children, technological innovations are transforming the future of pediatric care, making it more precise, efficient, and patient-centred. However, the challenge lies in ensuring that these advancements are integrated responsibly, ethically, and equitably. This editorial acknowledges the exponential growth of modern technology in pediatric healthcare, highlighting both its successes and existing evidence gaps. It also emphasizes the need to counterbalance research waste from unadopted interventions while ensuring equitable, sustainable, and child-focused technology solutions.
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1110 Nursing, 1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine, 3213 Paediatrics, 4205 Nursing
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Journal of Pediatric Nursing, ISSN: 0882-5963 (Print); 1532-8449 (Online), Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2025.03.019
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