Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-11 | Issue-11 | 1077-1079
Original Research Article
Insights into Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Innovative Healthcare Technologies
Bushra Ahmed AlSoraya, Fatima Ahmad AlGhamdi, Muneerah Mushabab Albishi, Nouf Mohammed AlQarni, Rawan Abdulwahab Ozaybi, Sharifa Ibrahim AlNasheri, Waad Ahmed AlQahtani, Dr. Fatmah Alamodi
Published : Nov. 14, 2025
Abstract
Background: The integration of healthcare technologies in nursing has revolutionized patient care delivery and educational practices. Understanding nursing students’ perceptions toward these innovations is crucial for ensuring workforce readiness in technology-driven healthcare systems. Objectives: This study assessed nursing students’ awareness, readiness, and attitudes toward healthcare technologies, examined demographic variations, and identified perceived educational and training needs. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 149 students at Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences using a 24-item Likert-scale questionnaire covering awareness, readiness, attitudes, training needs, and perceived effectiveness. Reliability was confirmed (Cronbach’s α = 0.963). Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA tests were performed using SPSS v25, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Students demonstrated high awareness (76%), confidence (86%), and willingness to use technology (84%). Year of study, GPA, and prior exposure significantly affected perceptions, while age did not. Participants emphasized the need for simulation-based learning, electronic health records training, and telehealth exposure. Conclusion: Although nursing students recognize the benefits of technology, structured training remains insufficient. Educational institutions must integrate comprehensive digital health competencies into nursing curricula to enhance readiness and promote patient-centered innovation.