Introduction: Artificial intelligence holds significant potential for application in nursing care. Rapid technological development and increasing investments in artificial intelligence for healthcare are opening up new opportunities to improve the quality of nursing care. However, its use also raises important ethical questions that must be addressed carefully. Aim: The aim of this thesis was to review the areas of application of artificial intelligence in nursing care, present its potential usefulness in the clinical environment, and highlight the ethical aspects of its implementation. Methods: A descriptive research method was used with a literature review. Two separate literature reviews were conducted, the first focused on the practical use of artificial intelligence in nursing care, and the second on the ethical aspects of its application. Scientific articles published between 2018 and 2023 were analyzed using the databases CINAHL Ultimate, PubMed, and the Google Scholar search engine. In addition, existing recommendations for the ethical use of artificial intelligence in nursing care were also reviewed. Results: It was found that artificial intelligence has potential usability in several key areas of nursing care. Identified models allow for the prediction of risks such as urinary tract infections, pressure injuries, deterioration of health status, and patient falls. Systems supporting nursing documentation were also recognized, including tools for speech recognition, automated documentation, and symptom or patient categorization. In wound care, artificial intelligence enables classification of wound types and tissue, as well as precise wound measurement. Robotic systems provide support in performing nursing tasks within the diagnostic and therapeutic program, such as measuring vital signs, preparing therapy, and assisting with mobility. Within the ethical domain, several key issues were highlighted, including the protection of patient data privacy and security, the importance of trust and algorithm transparency, clear definition of responsibility for decisions made with artificial intelligence, respect for patient autonomy, and the need to ensure fair and unbiased use of artificial intelligence in clinical nursing practice. Discussion and conclusion: Artificial intelligence offers new opportunities to improve nursing care, but its implementation raises complex ethical challenges and requires further research and validation in clinical settings.
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