Aim. To synthesise the available evidence on the applicability of artificial intelligence in nursing care. Background. Artificial intelligence involves the replication of human cognitive abilities in machines, allowing to perform tasks that conventionally necessitate human cognition. However, its application in health sciences is a recent one, and its use is currently limited to supporting the diagnosis and prognosis of hospitalised patients, among others. Evaluation. A systematic review was conducted in the PubMed-Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Nursing & Allied Health databases until September 2022, following the PRISMA guidelines. Key Issues. A total of 21 articles were selected for the review. The different applications of artificial intelligence in nursing identified comprised (i) advances in early disease detection and clinical decision making; (ii) artificial intelligence-based support systems in nursing for patient monitoring and workflow optimisation; and (iii) artificial intelligence insights for nursing training and education. Conclusion. Artificial intelligence-based systems demonstrated increased autonomy of patients and professionals in care processes such as wound management through guided instructions, improved workflows, and efficiency in terms of time, materials, and human resources. Implications for Nursing Management. Artificial intelligence applied to nursing practice can be a very useful resource for professionals, managers, and supervisors. It has the potential to change current working flow systems and may serve as a down-to-earth resource to support nursing professionals in their decision-making process that ensures high quality and patient safety care.

Shift work is increasingly common in health services, subjecting healthcare professionals to work schedules that can alter circadian rhythms and eating habits with consequent repercussions for the intestinal homeostasis. The objective of this study was to describe the relationship of rotating work shifts with the intestinal health, sleep quality, and emotional dimension of nursing professionals. In March and May 2019, an observational and comparative study was conducted among 380 nursing professionals from different Spanish cities and divided into fixed shift (n = 159) and rotating shift (n = 221). To carry out the present work, the variables measured were gastrointestinal symptoms, stool consistency and shape, anxiety, depression, sleep, as well as stress and work environment. Nurses with rotating shifts reported more abdominal pain and symptoms of depersonalization, as well as worse sleep efficiency and worse nursing practice environment. In addition, overall scores of the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were found to be significantly worse in nurses with these shifts. Rotating shift work by nursing staff may be associated with the occurrence of gastrointestinal and anxiety-related symptoms. These findings, together with the presence of negative and insensitive attitudes towards patients by nurses on rotating shifts, should be considered to maintain the quality of healthcare.