Clinical Report: Linking AI Literacy to Empathy in Nursing Interns

Overview

This study investigates the association between AI literacy and empathic behavior among nursing interns. Findings indicate that higher AI literacy correlates with increased empathic behavior.

Background

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is transforming nursing education and practice. Empathy remains a critical competency in nursing, essential for effective patient care and communication.

Data Highlights

Key Findings

• Higher AI literacy is significantly associated with greater empathic behavior among nursing interns.
• The association remains consistent after adjusting for moral distress and resilience.
• No evidence of nonlinearity was found in the relationship between AI literacy and empathy.
• Results were consistent across various prespecified subgroups.

Clinical Implications

Nursing education should prioritize the development of AI literacy to enhance empathic behavior in clinical practice. Understanding the interplay between these competencies may improve patient care outcomes.

Conclusion

The study establishes a statistical link between AI literacy and empathic behavior in nursing interns.

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