Technology in Healthcare: 3D Printing Advantages and Disadvantages

Technology in Healthcare: 3D Printing advantages and disadvantages
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Course: NR360 Information Systems in Healthcare
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Patient’s vantage point or perspective
3D Printing focuses on customization and personalization, allowing physicians to plan interventions that minimize risks since the 3D printed models are realistic (Ventola, 2014). This is associated with better patient outcomes and safety, especially when dealing with complex surgeries. 3 D printing is associated with patient satisfaction when integrated to meet the patient needs. However, there is still a challenge in integrating the new 3D printing even when monitoring the use of the technology. This may affect patient outcome when it is not possible to cross check patient information. 3D printing is still a new technology and there are limited materials and patients may have to wait for long. 3 D printing will need to be integrated into health care to improve outcomes.
Nurse’s vantage point
Increasingly nurses have to learn how to integrate new technology in health care, even as there are limits to which they can use the technology. 3 D printing is advantageous to nurses who can work easily with customized medical solutions and improve efficiency. Nurses may rely on the design imprints to improve patient outcomes and job safety as the medical solutions are more realistic. In an era where there is a growing threat of nursing shortage, using 3 D...