Conversational AI helps alleviate impact of nurse shortages
MedCity News September 6, 2022
One organization piloted a smart speaker system in its spinal injuries unit. Over the course of four weeks, patients interacted with the automated assistant more than 5,000 times. Sixty-three percent of nurses on the unit found the pilot improved their ability to deliver and prioritize patient care.
Healthcare leaders don’t need reminding that they face serious nurse shortages. It’s a challenge they have faced for years – and it’s become a critical concern as record numbers leave their practices due to burnout and exhaustion.
The November 2021 Hospital IQ Survey found that a full 90% of nurse respondents were considering resigning to seek new careers. Another disturbing result: 71% of nurses with 15 or more years of experience – an...