Human-Centered Digital Transformation in Nursing

Human-Centered Digital Transformation in Nursing: Theory, Evidence, and Practice explores one of the most pressing challenges facing modern healthcare-how to preserve compassion, empathy, and human connection in an increasingly digital clinical environment. As artificial intelligence, telehealth, electronic health records, and digital communication reshape nursing practice, this book examines both the opportunities and unintended consequences of technological transformation. Drawing on a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary evidence, the book introduces emerging concepts such as Digital Empathy and Digital Compassion Fatigue, providing clear conceptual foundations, critical analysis, and practical implications for nursing education, clinical practice, leadership, research, and health policy. It presents an integrative human-centered framework that explains how technological demands, individual capabilities, and organizational support interact to influence clinicians' well-being, patient experiences, and quality of care. Bridging theory with real-world application, this book offers actionable strategies for designing compassionate digital healthcare systems.