Research on artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is rapidly increasing including AI in nursing care. In this commentary, the authors describe the challenges of using AI in healthcare and the unique implications for nursing practice and policy. In particular, nurses should be involved in the development and testing of any AI used in the nursing process.

During handoffs, nurses are exposed to a variety of interruptions and distractions which may lead to cognitive overload. Using natural language processing, researchers analyzed ten audio-recorded change of shift handoffs to estimate the cognitive load experienced by nurses. Nurses’ use of concise language has the potential to decrease cognitive overload and improve patient outcomes.

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