The pulse of nurses’ perspectives on AI in healthcare delivery

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the healthcare industry or AI applications within it. Core Insights - Nurses express cautious enthusiasm about AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need to maintain high-quality care while integrating AI tools [2][7][24] - A national survey of 7,200 nurses reveals a significant interest in incorporating AI into their work, with 64% of respondents supporting more AI tools [4][7] - Concerns about AI include trust in accuracy, lack of human interaction, and insufficient knowledge on using AI technologies [13][15] Summary by Sections Survey Overview - The survey conducted by McKinsey and the American Nurses Foundation aimed to evaluate nurses' perceptions of AI, their familiarity with it, and the perceived risks and opportunities [4][6] Nurses' Perspectives on AI - 42% of nurses feel hopeful that AI will improve quality, while 23% express discomfort regarding its implications for patient care [10][11] - 61% of nurses rank trust in accuracy as their top concern regarding AI [13] Interest in AI Tools - 64% of surveyed nurses want more AI tools in their work, with higher interest among those aged 30 to 39 (71%) [7][9] - AI could potentially free up approximately 20% of a nurse's shift through technology [7] Addressing Concerns - To alleviate concerns, 73% of nurses suggest involving nursing input in AI tool design, while 69% want evidence of AI's effectiveness on quality and patient safety [15][17] - Enhanced training and education on AI usage is also a priority for 64% of respondents [17] Optimism and Engagement - Overall, nurses are cautiously optimistic about AI's potential to alleviate workloads and improve patient care [18][24] - The report emphasizes the importance of nurse engagement in the development and implementation of AI tools to ensure high-quality patient care remains a priority [24]