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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Nursing: A Scoping Review

Tianji Zhou, Yuanhui Luo, Juan Li, Hanyi Zhang, Zhenyu Meng, Wenjin Xiong, Jingping Zhang*

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasingly used in healthcare during the last decade, and recent applications in oncology nursing have shown great potential in improving care for patients with cancer. It is timely to comprehensively synthesize knowledge about the progress of AI technologies in oncology nursing.
OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to synthesize and evaluate the existing evidence of AI technologies applied in oncology nursing.
METHODS: A scoping review was conducted based on the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and later improved by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Six English databases and 3 Chinese databases were searched dating from January 2010 to November 2022.
RESULTS: A total of 28 articles were included in this review-26 in English and 2 in Chinese. Half of the studies used a descriptive design (level VI). The most widely used AI technologies were hybrid AI methods (28.6%) and machine learning (25.0%), which were primarily used for risk identification/prediction (28.6%). Almost half of the studies (46.4%) explored developmental stages of AI technologies. Ethical concerns were rarely addressed.
CONCLUSIONS: The applicability and prospect of AI in oncology nursing are promising, although there is a lack of evidence on the efficacy of these technologies in practice. More randomized controlled trials in real-life oncology nursing settings are still needed.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: This scoping review presents comprehensive findings for consideration of translation into practice and may provide guidance for future AI education, research, and clinical implementation in oncology nursing.
Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
JournalCancer Nursing
DOIs
Publication statusOnline published - 31 May 2023
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Keywords

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Oncology nursing
  • Scoping review
  • Patient-Reported Symptoms
  • Chemotherapy

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