BackgroundThe rapid advancements in digital technology and its increasing integration into healthcare create an opportunity to leverage these innovations for enhancing nursing quality management.
ObjectiveThis paper aims to report the results of a concept analysis of Digital Nursing Quality Management.
MethodsRodgers Evolutionary Method of concept analysis was used to examine the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and related concepts of Digital Nursing Quality Management.
FindingsDigital Nursing Quality Management is a strategic management approach that systematically utilizes evolving digital technology to pursue optimal nursing quality, guided by the timeless principle of humanistic care. The defining attributes are human-machine collaborativeness, interactive empowerment, and digital ecosystem.
DiscussionIncorporating Digital Nursing Quality Management as a supplement to traditional quality management approaches could contribute to improved patient care and healthcare outcomes. Consequently, Digital Nursing Quality Management should receive increased attention in nursing practice, education, and research. Standardized definitions of Digital Nursing Quality Management should guide future research and policy development.
