Informatics Trends Assignment

Choose one of the following:

• Telehealth

• Wearable Technology

• Simulation Technology

• Virtual Technology

Review the literature on your chosen topic and find at least 3 peer-reviewed references to use for your paper.

Prepare a paper (3-5 pages) that includes the following: (15 pts)

1) Their application to healthcare. Include any current examples as well as futuristic/potential uses.

2) Describe any known or proven benefits as well as anticipated benefits.

3) Define how they have or will change the way nurses practice.

4) Does this technology impact the cost of healthcare? Give your opinion as well as any information included in your resources.

Create a scenario in which this technology is used. Define the following in that scenario and include this at the end of the paper: (10 points)

1) Describe the person using the technology including their age, sex, economic status and livelihood.

2) What is their healthcare reason for using this technology and their anticipated benefits?

3) In what setting will the technology be used?

4) Describe any needed training.