We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the ESNO Focus Group on Nursing and the Digital Domain.
As the field of nursing rapidly evolves, it is essential to embrace the potential of digital technologies and ensure that nurses are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to
thrive in this digital era.
The ESNO Focus Group on Nursing and the Digital Domain aims to bring together experts, practitioners, educators, and policymakers from across Europe to explore the intersection of nursing and technology. By harnessing the power of digital advancements, we strive to enhance patient care, improve healthcare systems, and empower nurses in their professional roles. Key objectives of the ESNO Focus Group include:
1/ Identifying digital health trends: We will monitor and analyse emerging digital health technologies in health with trends to identify their potential impact on nursing practice and patient outcomes.
2/ Assessing digital competence: We will evaluate the current digital competence levels among nurses and develop strategies to enhance their skills in utilizing digital tools effectively.
3/ Advocating for digital literacy: We will advocate for the integration of digital literacy into nursing education and lifelong learning programs, ensuring that nurses are equipped with the necessary competencies to navigate the digital domain.
4. Promoting best practices: We will share best practices and success stories in the application of digital technologies in nursing, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals.
Influencing European policy and standards: We will actively engage with European policymakers and relevant stakeholders to shape policies and standards that promote the responsible and ethical use of digital technologies in nursing practice.
We invite nurses, nursing associations, healthcare organizations, industry representatives, and other interested parties to join the ESNO Focus Group on Nursing and the Digital Domain. Your expertise and contributions will be invaluable in shaping the future of nursing in the digital age in health.
To express your interest in participating or to learn more about the ESNO Focus Group, please contact us at secreatiat@esno.org. Together, we can drive innovation, facilitate digital transformation, and elevate the nursing profession to new heights.
We look forward to your involvement and the positive impact we can create through this exciting initiative.
Gianlucca Conte and Yakov Zhitomirsky
Digital transformation is reshaping healthcare. This paper argues that nurses must move beyond participation to active roles in innovation, governance, and implementation. Drawing on clinical reality, it highlights how nursing expertise ensures technologies are safe, ethical, and truly responsive to patient needs. When they lead, systems become more effective, equitable, and sustainable. This is a call to recognise nurses as essential drivers of digital health, positioning them at the centre of shaping future healthcare across Europe, while contributing to nurses’ career development and the sustainability of the health workforce.
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