Dr. Gül ERTEM, Editor, Çiğdem Gamze ÖZKAN, Editor
2026
A primary focus of this book is the burgeoning influence of digital health. From AI-driven diagnostic tools to smart-home ecosystems and wearable technologies, innovation offers unprecedented opportunities to bolster patient safety and personalize care. However, these advancements necessitate a critical examination of ethics, data privacy, and the preservation of humancentered care. This volume emphasizes the nurse’s indispensable role in ensuring that technology augments, rather than replaces, compassionate practice. The book also situates nursing within the broader context of global sustainability. Recognizing that healthcare delivery is inextricably linked to ecological health, the text examines nurses’ attitudes toward waste management and their awareness of the ecological footprint. It highlights iv the profession’s critical responsibility as role models and advocates for environmentally conscious healthcare systems. Designed for students, educators, and clinicians, this volume bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and clinical application. We hope this work inspires nursing professionals to lead change and contribute to more sustainable, equitable, and humane healthcare systems worldwide.
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