Explore the role of mobile apps and emerging technologies in personal wellness and clinical practice.
This assignment helps you apply informatics knowledge to evaluate technology that supports safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
You will:
Explore the role of mobile apps and emerging technologies in wellness and practice.
Critically evaluate technologies for usability, evidence base, and clinical relevance.
Examine policies, regulations, and ethics surrounding technology use.
Analyze equitable access to technology for underserved populations.
Apply personal observation, local policy context, and professional reflection for authentic evaluation
Steps to Complete the Assignment
Part 1: Application/Technology Selection & Relevance (250–350 words)
Select one of the following:
A mobile application that promotes self-management or wellness
OR
A clinically based emerging technology (e.g., wearable glucose monitor, telehealth platform, INR home monitor, cardiac monitor, patient portal)
Discuss:
The selected technology and its relevance to your nursing practice or patient population.
Your rationale for selecting this technology.
At least one evidence-based source (within 5 years) to support its clinical use or impact.
Tip: If unsure whether your chosen technology fits the assignment, contact your instructor for approval before beginning.
Part 2: Technology Evaluation
Provide a bulleted list with brief explanatory notes (1–2 sentences each):
What platforms/operating systems does it work on?
Has it been updated in the last 180 days?
Is there a transparent, accessible privacy policy?
Does it collect, use, or transmit sensitive data—and if yes, does it claim to do so securely?
Is there evidence of benefit from academic research, clinical institutions, or end-user feedback?
Does it have a strong clinical or recovery foundation relevant to its intended use?
Is it user-friendly and easy to navigate?
Can data be easily shared and interpreted to meet its stated purpose?
Include at least one personal observation or reflection about ease of use, workflow integration, or patient impact that cannot be found in published sources.
Part 3: Policies & Equitable Care (150–200 words)
Identify one policy or regulation (state, federal, or organizational) related to your selected technology. STATE OF FLORIDA
Briefly explain how it supports or limits equitable access.
Select an underserved population and describe one challenge they may face in accessing or using this technology.
Part 4: Ethical Implications (250–350 words)
Describe ethical issues related to your selected technology (e.g., data privacy, consent, algorithmic bias).
Discuss how social determinants of health influence accessibility and ethical use.
Integrate one reflection from your own nursing practice (e.g., patient privacy, informed consent, or barriers you’ve observed).
Part 5: Summary (150–200 words)
Summarize your overall findings:
Key insights from your evaluation.
Strengths and limitations of the selected technology.
One recommendation for improvement or broader clinical application based on your analysis.
Discussion Post (Next Week)
In the following module, you will share your findings in a Discussion Board post (not graded within this assignment).
Post a 150–200 word summary highlighting your chosen technology and one personal learning insight.
Respond to at least two peers by offering constructive feedback or sharing similar experiences.