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BMC Nursing, vol.25, no.1, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
Aim: To explore nurses’ perspectives on remote healthcare delivery, focusing on perceived opportunities, challenges, and implications for nursing practice and education. Background: The rapid digital transformation of healthcare has expanded the use of remote healthcare systems, reshaping how nurses deliver, coordinate, and document care. As key providers of patient-centered care, nurses play a critical role in the integration of telehealth services. Understanding their experiences is essential to inform educational preparation, workforce planning, and policy development for sustainable digital health practice. Design: A descriptive qualitative design was adopted. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 registered nurses working in diverse clinical and community settings across Turkiye between February and July 2025. Data were collected via online video interviews and analyzed inductively using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase approach to thematic analysis. Reporting followed the COREQ checklist. Results: Six main themes were identified: Perceived benefits for patients and health systems; Professional opportunities and motivation; Technological and organisational requirements; Legal, ethical, and privacy concerns; Barriers related to users; and Clinical appropriateness and boundaries. Nurses emphasized that remote healthcare improves continuity of care, supports early intervention, and strengthens chronic disease management. However, limited infrastructure, workload concerns, ethical uncertainties, and digital literacy gaps remain significant challenges. The need for structured training, clear accountability, and equitable access was consistently highlighted. Conclusion: Nurses view remote healthcare as a transformative approach that enhances patient outcomes and extends professional roles beyond traditional hospital boundaries. Yet, its effectiveness depends on robust digital systems, comprehensive education, and policy frameworks that safeguard both patients and professionals. Clinical Trial Number: Not applicable. This research is a qualitative study.