How can AI help in nursing research?

Generative AI like ChatGPT can help you explore topics and brainstorm search terms in the initial stages of the research process. However, you should not use it to find articles (due to hallucinations, bias, and incompleteness).

AI tools like Consensus and Elicit can be useful for identifying key articles and terminology.

Verify everything from generative AI with reliable sources. 

Exploring topics

Brainstorming/ identifying search terms

Identifying a few relevant articles

Comprehensive literature searching

ChatGPT

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Google

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Consensus

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CINAHL/MEDLINE

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Updated 2026-07-02 13:52:31 • LibAnswers page