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Sushma Oommen, Usha Menon. Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Nursing: Concepts, Clinical Utility, and Ethical Perspectives. Int J Pediatr Nurs. 2026; 12(1): 57–62.
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Received : February 25, 2026
Accepted : March 27, 2026
Published : April 30, 2026
Abstract
Today incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in every field is revolutionizing health care sector and progressively transforming health care delivery, education and research in pediatric nursing. The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in health care is a supportive tool rather than a replacement of human judgment. It has the potential to improve pediatric nursing practice while maintaining compassionate family-centered care. AI offers multiple opportunities to enhance the safety of patients to improve clinical decision-making, reduce workload, and support individualized and developmentally appropriate care to a child. Children differ significantly from adults in their physiological responses, medication requirements, the way they respond to illnesses and also the nursing care differs from adults. This article gives an overview of the use of artificial intelligence and related concepts like machine learning and algorithms and also explores its application in pediatric nursing practice and education and discusses ethical and professional considerations.
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Sushma Oommen, Usha Menon. Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Nursing: Concepts, Clinical Utility, and Ethical Perspectives. Int J Pediatr Nurs. 2026; 12(1): 57–62.
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