Reconfiguring Nursing: The Philosophical Impact of Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence on Person-Centered Nursing Practice

As digital technologies and artificial intelligence reshape health care, nursing's humanistic foundations face profound ontological and epistemological transformations. In this paper we analyze the tensions between technological efficiency and relational presence, arguing that "datafication" risks eroding the humanness in clinical care. By synthesizing these tensions through a constructivist lens, we propose the Integrated Dimensions of Technology and Care Framework which positions technological competence and compassionate care as symbiotic, mutually reinforcing dimensions. The framework provides a conceptual structure for improved understanding around how technology and compassionate care can connect in a way that ensures person-centered care remains paramount.