Nurses Navigate the Digital Shift: A Look at Telecare's Impact

Nurses in Italy have been dealing with a big change in how they care for patients. This change is called telecare. It's like using video calls to check on patients instead of visiting them in person. It became really popular after the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea is to make healthcare easier to access, no matter where you are or what time it is. But it's not all smooth sailing. Nurses face some tough challenges with telecare. For starters, it's not always easy to build a good relationship with patients when you're not in the same room. Also, many nurses haven't had the right training to use these new technologies. And let's not forget about the worries about keeping patient information safe and private. A study wanted to find out more about how nurses feel about telecare. They looked at both the good and bad sides of using this technology. The good news is that telecare can make healthcare more accessible. The bad news is that nurses need more support to make it work well. Telecare is here to stay, but it's important to address the concerns of nurses. They are the ones on the front lines, using this technology every day. If we want telecare to be successful, we need to make sure nurses have the right tools and training. We also need to make sure patient information is kept safe. It's a big change, but with the right support, telecare can be a great tool for nurses and patients alike.