What is the Evolving Role of Nurses in Telehealth as Future Healthcare Professionals?

Faculty Mentor

Jessica Miller

Location

Russell Union Ballroom

Type of Research

On-going

Session Format

Oral Presentation

College

Waters College of Health Professions

Department

School of Nursing

Abstract

Telehealth has evolved into an essential component of healthcare delivery in today's world, something that occurred alongside the COVID-19 pandemic. As healthcare professionals, nurses must be adequately prepared and equipped to use the tools for telehealth. This paper examines the evolving role of nurses in telehealth by assessing undergraduate nursing students’ and practicing nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceived competencies. Data will be collected through a Qualtrics survey utilizing the Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills (AKAS) Scale for Telemedicine, supplemented by interviews with telehealth practitioners to provide qualitative context. It is expected that variations in proficiency and attitudes, from previous biased experiences, will align with differences in clinical exposure, educational level, and personal experiences. This study aims to identify and close gaps in telehealth education and knowledge within nursing education to enhance the preparedness of future nurses. Strengthening telehealth competencies is essential to expanding patient access, improving outcomes, and ensuring equitable healthcare delivery across diverse populations.

Program Description

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Start Date

4-23-2026 2:00 PM

End Date

4-23-2026 4:00 PM

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What is the Evolving Role of Nurses in Telehealth as Future Healthcare Professionals?

Russell Union Ballroom

Telehealth has evolved into an essential component of healthcare delivery in today's world, something that occurred alongside the COVID-19 pandemic. As healthcare professionals, nurses must be adequately prepared and equipped to use the tools for telehealth. This paper examines the evolving role of nurses in telehealth by assessing undergraduate nursing students’ and practicing nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceived competencies. Data will be collected through a Qualtrics survey utilizing the Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills (AKAS) Scale for Telemedicine, supplemented by interviews with telehealth practitioners to provide qualitative context. It is expected that variations in proficiency and attitudes, from previous biased experiences, will align with differences in clinical exposure, educational level, and personal experiences. This study aims to identify and close gaps in telehealth education and knowledge within nursing education to enhance the preparedness of future nurses. Strengthening telehealth competencies is essential to expanding patient access, improving outcomes, and ensuring equitable healthcare delivery across diverse populations.