Authors

Mª Paz Mompart García1, María Victoria García López2

Position

1Enfermera. Licenciada en Humanidades2Enfermera. Máster en Atención Sociosanitaria. Profesora Titular. Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (Toledo)

Contact address

Mª Paz Mompart García. C/ Maldonado, 65. 28006 Madrid.

Contact email: pazmompartgarcia@gmail.com

Abstract

Like other professions, Nursing is also currently facing threatening situations when facing the future, determined by the progressive automation of the most common and repetitive activities, as well as by the fragmentation of personal care, where other workers have increasingly gained prominence. It is estimated that in the immediate future, the presence of machines in work settings will lead to the disappearance of almost half of current jobs; however, it is also pointed out that new professions will be created, and there will be a change of approach in all current ones. Nursing must face this situation of real danger of disappearing by implementing measures that ensure a clear professional profile, indisputable in the patient care area shared with others. This should mean higher emphasis on visibility, creativity, leadership, knowledge of technology and innovation, as well as the offer of new services and higher quality. A bold and hopeful look must be thrown towards the future and the next years that Nursing will go through, reviewing current dangers and venturing some solutions.

Keywords:

Healthcare Innovation; nursing care; leadership; technology; automation

Versión en Español

Título:

¿Hay un futuro para la Enfermería?