Applications of artificial intelligence in clinical nursing decision support systems：research progress and implications

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2026.10.019

Abstract

Abstract:

By leveraging technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing，the deep integration of artificial intelligence（AI） with clinical nursing decision support systems can assist nurses in assessment，diagnosis，planning，implementation，and evaluation，thereby enabling more accurate prediction of nursing risks，optimization of care plans，improvement in the quality and efficiency of nursing care，and the delivery of individualized，precision care. This article systematically summarizes recent advances in the application of AI to clinical nursing decision support across different settings，and discusses the associated challenges and future directions from the data integration，and development and maintenance，with the aim of providing a reference for the subsequent development and optimization of clinical nursing decision support systems.

Key words: Clinical Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Nursing Care, Review

摘要：

通过机器学习、自然语言处理等技术，促进人工智能与临床护理决策支持系统的深度融合，可辅助护士进行护理评估、诊断、计划、实施、评价，从而精准预测护理风险、优化护理方案、提升护理质量与效率，实现个性化精准照护。该文系统梳理了人工智能在不同情境下临床护理决策支持中的应用情况，并从数据整合、开发及维护等方面提出应用挑战与展望，旨在为后续临床护理决策支持系统的开发、优化提供参考。

关键词: 临床决策支持系统, 人工智能, 护理, 综述

DUAN Difei, HE Lingxiao, ZHU Hong, JIANG Yan. Applications of artificial intelligence in clinical nursing decision support systems：research progress and implications[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2026, 61(10): 1435-1440.

段棣飞, 何凌霄, 朱红, 蒋艳. 人工智能在临床护理决策支持中的应用进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2026, 61(10): 1435-1440.

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