Dear Colleagues and Distinguished Participants,

Digital health technologies have fundamentally transformed the way healthcare is delivered. Innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, wearable sensors, electronic health records (EHRs),

Digital health is not merely a technological trend—it represents a paradigm shift that integrates data-driven decision-making, telehealth, artificial intelligence, and smart monitoring systems into the core of nursing care. Today’s nurses are not only caregivers but also key actors in managing digital health platforms, ensuring data integrity, and promoting patient safety through technology-enabled care.Telehealth, and mobile health applications have redefined the nursing profession. Nurses are now not only providers of clinical care but also users of digital systems, data managers, and advocates for digital patient safety.

Digital health provides tools that support nurses in decision-making, facilitate patient monitoring, and reduce errors. Electronic health records, medication management systems, and clinical decision-support systems allow nurses to access real-time information and make more accurate clinical judgments.

It is my great pleasure and honor to invite you to our upcoming congress on “Digital Health in Nursing and Patient Safety.” As we stand at the crossroads of healthcare innovation, digital transformation has become one of the most powerful forces reshaping nursing practice, patient care, and the culture of safety.

Telehealth applications enable nurses to provide remote monitoring and consultation, particularly in rural or underserved areas. Wearable technologies continuously monitor patients’ physiological parameters, allowing nurses to detect abnormalities early and plan timely interventions. Digital patient education platforms also empower individuals to take an active role in managing their health, improving adherence to treatment.

Digital transformation also introduces new ethical and privacy responsibilities. Protecting patient data is a core principle of digital nursing practice. Nurses must comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR and national privacy laws.Enhancing digital literacy among nurses is essential for safe and effective use of these technologies. Nursing education should include digital health modules to prepare future nurses for technology-integrated care environments. Continuous professional development in areas such as AI ethics, cybersecurity, and human-centered design will further strengthen safe practices.

On the other hand, Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in nursing have become one of the key components of the digital transformation in healthcare. AI enhances clinical decision-making, improves the quality of nursing care, and strengthens patient safety. Its role is expanding rapidly in patient monitoring systems, analysis of electronic health records, and early warning systems.

AI-based algorithms can track changes in patients’ vital signs in real time and predict possible complications before they occur. This allows nurses to respond more quickly to critical situations. Additionally, natural language processing technologies can automatically analyze nursing notes and integrate them into clinical decision support systems.

AI also reduces workload, enabling nurses to devote more time to direct patient care. In education, virtual simulations and intelligent learning systems play an important role in enhancing nursing students’ clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.

However, integrating AI into nursing practice must be managed carefully to address ethical concerns, privacy issues, and data security risks. Increasing nurses’ digital literacy is also essential for the effective and safe use of these technologies.The effective application of AI in nursing has the potential to transform healthcare delivery by improving quality, efficiency, and patient safety — marking a new era in evidence-based and technology-supported nursing care.

The impact of digital health and AI on patient safety is multifaceted:

1. Error Reduction: Electronic medication systems and barcode verification significantly reduce medication errors.
2. Early Warning Systems: Decision-support algorithms can identify risks and alert nurses before harm occurs.
3. Traceability: Digital documentation enhances transparency and allows post-event analysis.
4. Improved Communication: Digital platforms facilitate teamwork and prevent information loss.

This congress aims to explore how digital technologies are transforming nursing practice and how these innovations influence patient safety, ethical standards, and professional accountability. International and national experts, nurse leaders, educators, and policymakers will come together to discuss the opportunities and challenges that accompany digital transformation in healthcare.

Key topics will include:

• The impact of electronic health records and AI-assisted systems on patient safety,
• Integration of digital literacy into nursing education and lifelong learning,
• The quality and safety dimensions of telehealth and remote care,
• Use of big data and analytics in improving nursing outcomes,
• Ethical challenges, data privacy, and protection of patient confidentiality in the digital era.

Beyond being a scientific event, this congress serves as a forum for collaboration, leadership, and innovation in digital nursing. It will highlight the essential role of nurses in shaping the future of healthcare and in ensuring that digital transformation remains human-centered, ethical, and inclusive.

I warmly invite you to join us, share your expertise, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that will guide nursing toward a safer, smarter, and more connected future. Together, we can strengthen patient safety and build a digital health ecosystem that truly serves people.

With warm regards,