Review

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives

Volume: 2 Number: 1 January 29, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives

Abstract

Düz Bağlayıcı 20, ŞekilThis review aims to examine the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in operating room nursing, evaluate its impact on professional practices, and discuss potential future developments. The effects are analyzed in three main areas: preoperative preparation and patient assessment, intraoperative support and complication prediction, and postoperative care and patient monitoring. AI technologies significantly contribute to the personalization of preoperative preparations, real-time monitoring of surgical processes, and improvement of postoperative care quality. Machine learning algorithms facilitate early detection of potential complications, while robotic systems and augmented reality technologies enable nurses to better support surgeons. However, AI integration also raises ethical and technical challenges such as lack of transparency, algorithmic bias, and data security. Effective use of AI in operating room nursing requires ethical, educational, and systemic frameworks. Strengthening nursing education with AI literacy and involving nurses in AI development processes are crucial for the safe and effective use of these technologies.

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Supporting Institution

This research did not receive support from any funding agency/industry.

Ethical Statement

This study is a review article, so no ethics committee approval was required.

Thanks

None.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgical Diseases Nursing​​

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Publication Date

January 29, 2026

Submission Date

July 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Öztürk, S., & Görücü, R. (2026). Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, 2(1), 25-33. https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH
AMA
1.Öztürk S, Görücü R. Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2(1):25-33. https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH
Chicago
Öztürk, Seda, and Rabia Görücü. 2026. “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 (1): 25-33. https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH.
EndNote
Öztürk S, Görücü R (January 1, 2026) Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 1 25–33.
IEEE
[1]S. Öztürk and R. Görücü, “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives”, Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 25–33, Jan. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH
ISNAD
Öztürk, Seda - Görücü, Rabia. “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2/1 (January 1, 2026): 25-33. https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH.
JAMA
1.Öztürk S, Görücü R. Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2:25–33.
MLA
Öztürk, Seda, and Rabia Görücü. “Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 25-33, https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH.
Vancouver
1.Seda Öztürk, Rabia Görücü. Artificial Intelligence Applications in Operating Room Nursing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives. Northern Journal of Health Sciences [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 1;2(1):25-33. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA54EX43UH