Digital interprofessional communication at hospitals

Communication between medical and nursing staff at hospitals is increasingly digital. The aim of information and communication technologies such as clinical information systems is to help both professional groups to work more efficiently and to support improved communication. At the same time, using these systems is demanding and may lead to additional strain and stress in everyday working routines. For this reason, both doctors and nurses require digital competencies in order to ensure the continuity of patient care and to avoid treatment errors. This article analyses observed situations of digital interprofessional communication in Swiss hospitals and shows key competency requirements and technology-related stresses from a nursing perspective.