Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: A Descriptive Study on Knowledge and Attitude Among Student Nurses

Suchhanda  Bhattacharya; Anju Hooda

Suchhanda Bhattacharya Tutor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard
Anju Hooda Tutor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, healthcare, Knowledge, Attitude, Nursing students, Descriptive study

Abstract

Introduction:
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is transforming the delivery of medical services, making it essential for future healthcare professionals to possess adequate knowledge and a positive attitude toward its application.

Objectives:

To assess the knowledge regarding the use of AI in healthcare among student nurses of a selected College of Nursing in Delhi.
To assess the attitude toward the use of AI in healthcare among student nurses of a selected College of Nursing in Delhi.

Methods:
A quantitative research approach with a non-experimental descriptive design was adopted. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 102 nursing students at Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard (Deemed-to-be University), New Delhi. A non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results:
The findings revealed that 53% (n=54) of students had poor knowledge regarding the use of AI in healthcare, 38.2% (n=39) had average knowledge, and 8.8% (n=9) had good knowledge. Regarding attitude, 36.3% (n=37) of students demonstrated a positive attitude, 63.7% (n=65) had a neutral attitude, and none exhibited a negative attitude toward the use of AI in healthcare.

Conclusion:
The study indicates limited knowledge but a generally neutral to positive attitude among student nurses toward AI in healthcare. These findings highlight the need to integrate AI-related content into nursing education to better prepare future healthcare professionals for technological advancements.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9318.202616

How to cite this article:
Sehgal A, Sharma J, Attri K. A Study to Assess the
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme
on Knowledge Regarding Newborn Resuscitation
Among Staff Nurses Those Who are Working in
Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units in
Selected Hospitals, in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Int
J Nurs Midwif Res.2026;13(2): 33-37.

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