Implicações do uso das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação em Saúde na prática da enfermagem para segurança do paciente: Uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this work is to identify the implications of the use of Information and Communication Technologies in Health in the practice of illness for patient safety. Methods: This is an integrative review of the literature, whose articles are selected by the search method in the Portal de Publicações Periódicas da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) and in the databases PubMed, MEDLINE, LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, BVS, Web Of Science, Redalyc, DOAJ, Science Direct, Scopus, Eric, Cochrane Library and Dialnet, published from 2018 to October 2023. Results: The final sample was composed of 10 articles, with level of evidence VI . The studies analyzed highlight that information and communication technologies have significant potential in not limiting disease practices, offering benefits both in the operational aspects and in the quality of the care provided. However, structural and operational challenges, increased workload and lack of professional skills were identified as obstacles to effective implementation. Final Considerations: In short, it is essential to maximize the positive results of these technologies in the practice of illness and, consequently, optimize the potential of these devices in healthcare environments at health.