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Application of digital twin technology in the field of acute and critical care：a scoping review
Objective To conduct a comprehensive review of the application research of digital twin technology in the field of critical care nursing，providing a reference for promoting the digital construction of critical care nursing. Methods Following the methodology of scoping review，a systematic search was conducted in databases such as PubMed，Web of Science，Cochrane Library，CINAHL，Embase，China Biomedical Literature Database，CNKI，Wanfang Database，and VIP Chinese Journal Database for relevant literature on the application of digital twin technology in acute and critical care nursing，the included literature was summarized and analyzed. The search period was from the inception of the database to May 2025. Results 18 articles were included. The application of digital twins in acute and critical care nursing involved disease monitoring and early warning，medical decision support，intelligent medical resource management，medical education，and telemedicine. Evaluation indicators included feasibility evaluation indicators，clinical outcome indicators，and work quality indicators. Conclusion Digital twins can enhance the accuracy，timeliness，and coordination of acute and critical care nursing，improving the quality and efficiency of nursing. Future research should expand the application scenarios of digital twins in clinical settings，establish scientific evaluation indicators，integrate cutting-edge technologies from multiple fields，and promote the development of digital twins in acute and critical care nursing.
TONG Ziwei , WANG Hong , SUN Xu , ZHOU Zhicong , LIU Xiaoyi , WANG Yiru . Application of digital twin technology in the field of acute and critical care：a scoping review[J]. Chinese Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, 2025 , 6(12) : 1523 -1528 . DOI: 10.3761/j.issn.2096-7446.2025.12.020
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