International Research Journal of Education and Technology

Digital transformation is reshaping global healthcare delivery systems, with community health nursing emerging as a pivotal domain for technological integration. Digital health encompasses telehealth, mobile health (mHealth), electronic health records (EHRs), artificial intelligence (AI), wearable devices, and data-driven decision-making systems that enhance preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative care at the community level. Community health nurses (CHNs), functioning at the intersection of public health and primary care, are uniquely positioned to leverage digital innovations to improve accessibility, continuity, and quality of care. However, digital integration presents multifaceted challenges including infrastructural disparities, digital literacy gaps, data security concerns, ethical considerations, and policy constraints. This article critically examines the scope of digital health integration in community nursing practice, highlights opportunities for improving health outcomes and health equity, and analyzes barriers affecting implementation, particularly in low- and middle-income settings. Emphasis is placed on capacity building, regulatory frameworks, patient engagement, and nurse-led digital transformation strategies. The article concludes with recommendations for strengthening digital competency among community health nurses and fostering sustainable, equitable, and ethical digital health ecosystems.

Keywords: Digital health, community health nursing, telehealth, mHealth, primary healthcare, digital transformation, public health nursing