Exploring nurse perspectives on AI-based shift scheduling for fairness, transparency, and work-life balance

Key Points

• AI-based scheduling can enhance transparency in shift assignments, improving nurse satisfaction and equity.
• A qualitative assessment reveals that many nurses value work-life balance, which AI scheduling may support.
• Focus group discussions indicate potential challenges with implementation, including concerns over loss of human oversight.
• The findings suggest the need for further exploration of AI tools in healthcare settings to maximize benefits.