Reflect on the Resources related to digital information tools and technologies. Consider your healthcare organization’s use of healthcare technologies to manage and distribute information. Reflect on current and potential future trends, such as use of social media and mobile applications/telehealth, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled asset tracking, or expert systems/artificial intelligence, and how they may impact nursing practice and healthcare delivery. Digital Information Tools Trends

Digital Information Tools Trends

 In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of digital information tools and technologies in the healthcare industry. According to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research in 2020, “healthcare organizations are utilizing a wide range of digital technologies, including electronic health records, telemedicine, health information exchanges, and mHealth apps” (Galloway et al., 2020). One trend that has gained a lot of traction in recent years is the use of social media and mobile applications for telehealth purposes. Telehealth allows healthcare providers to remotely diagnose and treat patients through video or phone calls, which can be especially useful in rural or underserved areas (Shen et al., 2020). However, there are potential challenges and risks associated with this trend. For example, the use of telehealth may pose privacy and security risks if proper safeguards are not in place (Galloway et al., 2020). Another trend that has gained a lot of attention is the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) for asset tracking in healthcare organizations. IoT-enabled asset tracking allows healthcare providers to track and monitor the location and status of medical equipment in real-time, which can help improve efficiency and reduce the risk of equipment failure (Xiao et al., 2019).  Cont…