Technologies used to support the nursing process: Scoping review

Abstract

Objective: To identify and map the technologies used to support the nursing process. Methods: This is a scoping review carried out in November and December 2019, in 15 national and international databases. Data for analysis were extracted from indicators for a spreadsheet of Microsoft Excell 2010®. Results: The study sample consisted of 14 studies, published mainly in 2017 and from Brazil. The technologies developed are mainly software, aimed at teaching and as target audience professionals who already work in health care. Conclusion: The research points out that the insertion of technologies to support the nursing process is growing and is mainly focused on teaching, with the purpose of strengthening nursing training.