Innovations in Precision Nursing: Patient-Centric Care and Technological Advancements

Dear Colleagues,

In the evolving field of healthcare, precision nursing stands at the forefront, emphasizing the integration of patient-centric care with cutting-edge technological advancements. This approach not only tailors healthcare practices to the individual needs of patients but also incorporates innovative tools and methodologies to enhance care delivery and outcomes. Recognizing the pivotal role of nursing in achieving this integration, we are focusing on breakthroughs in precision nursing that leverage both the art of caregiving and the science of technology.

Outcome measures, traditionally used to assess the effectiveness of interventions in rehabilitation, are equally critical in the context of precision nursing. They enable healthcare professionals to evaluate the characteristics and progress of patients, influencing the personalized care plans that are central to patient-centric care.

However, the diversity of tools and lack of standardization across different cultural contexts present challenges in ensuring consistent and effective patient care and research.

Given these challenges, our Special Issue titled "Innovations in Precision Nursing: Patient-Centric Care and Technological Advancements" seeks to address the need for more suitable tools and methods that can be adapted to various cultural contexts. We aim to explore the intersection of nursing with innovative technologies such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and other digital health tools, which are revolutionizing the way in which patient care is delivered and assessed.

We invite clinicians and researchers to contribute evidence-based recommendations, review articles that outline the current state of the art, and validation studies that culturally adapt existing assessment tools. Contributions may also provide new insights into the psychometric properties of these tools, enhancing their applicability in precision nursing.

Areas of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of nursing assessment tools, especially those incorporating technological advancements.
• Validation and psychometric studies of existing and new nursing assessment tools.
• Comparative studies on the effectiveness of traditional vs. technology-enhanced nursing interventions. Cross-sectional studies for the cultural adaptation of nursing assessment tools, with a focus on incorporating patient-centric care principles.
• Innovative applications of data analysis and artificial intelligence in nursing practice, which aim to improve patient outcomes and care efficiency.

Our goal is to foster the development of nursing practice and research that is not only practical and appropriate across different cultural contexts but also enriched with technological innovations. Such advancements will enable high-quality comparisons and meta-analyses, ultimately benefiting patients, researchers, and clinicians alike.

We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions to this important field.

Dr. Ivan Rubbi
Dr. Luana Conte
Guest Editors

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